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CVE-2000-0844

UnknownEPSS 15.35%

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CVE-2000-0844 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Some functions that implement the locale subsystem on Unix do not properly cleanse user-injected format strings, which allows local attackers to execute arbitrary commands via functions such as gettext and catopen.. EPSS estimates a 15.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Some functions that implement the locale subsystem on Unix do not properly cleanse user-injected format strings, which allows local attackers to execute arbitrary commands via functions such as gettext and catopen.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
15.35%

96.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CalderaOpenlinux Ebuilder3.0
ImmunixImmunix6.2
ConectivaLinux4.0
ConectivaLinux4.0es
ConectivaLinux4.1
ConectivaLinux4.2
ConectivaLinux5.0
ConectivaLinux5.1
SgiIrix6.2
SgiIrix6.3
SgiIrix6.4
SgiIrix6.5
SgiIrix6.5.1
SgiIrix6.5.2m
SgiIrix6.5.3
SgiIrix6.5.3f
SgiIrix6.5.3m
SgiIrix6.5.4
SgiIrix6.5.6
SgiIrix6.5.7
SgiIrix6.5.8
CalderaOpenlinuxAll versions
CalderaOpenlinux Eserver2.3
DebianDebian Linux2.0
DebianDebian Linux2.1
DebianDebian Linux2.2
DebianDebian Linux2.3
IbmAix3.2
IbmAix3.2.4
IbmAix3.2.5
IbmAix4.0
IbmAix4.1
IbmAix4.1.1
IbmAix4.1.2
IbmAix4.1.3
IbmAix4.1.4
IbmAix4.1.5
IbmAix4.2
IbmAix4.2.1
IbmAix4.3
IbmAix4.3.1
IbmAix4.3.2
MandrakesoftMandrake Linux7.0
MandrakesoftMandrake Linux7.1
RedhatLinux5.0
RedhatLinux5.1
RedhatLinux5.2
RedhatLinux6.0
RedhatLinux6.1
RedhatLinux6.2

Showing 50 of 74 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0844?
Some functions that implement the locale subsystem on Unix do not properly cleanse user-injected format strings, which allows local attackers to execute arbitrary commands via functions such as gettext and catopen.
How severe is CVE-2000-0844?
Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0844 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 15.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0844?
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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Source: NVD / NIST