CVE-2000-0489
UnknownEPSS 0.70%
Last modified
CVE-2000-0489 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. FreeBSD, NetBSD, and OpenBSD allow an attacker to cause a denial of service by creating a large number of socket pairs using the socketpair function, setting a large buffer size via setsockopt, then writing large buffers.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
FreeBSD, NetBSD, and OpenBSD allow an attacker to cause a denial of service by creating a large number of socket pairs using the socketpair function, setting a large buffer size via setsockopt, then writing large buffers.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 3.0 | — |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 3.1 | — |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 3.2 | — |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 3.3 | — |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 3.4 | — |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 3.5 | — |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 4.0 | — |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 5.0 | Alpha |
| Netbsd | Netbsd | 1.4 | — |
| Netbsd | Netbsd | 1.4.1 | — |
| Netbsd | Netbsd | 1.4.2 | — |
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 2.5 | — |
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 2.6 | — |
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 2.7 | — |
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Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2000-0489?
FreeBSD, NetBSD, and OpenBSD allow an attacker to cause a denial of service by creating a large number of socket pairs using the socketpair function, setting a large buffer size via setsockopt, then writing large buffers.
How severe is CVE-2000-0489?
Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0489 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0489?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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