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CVE-2000-0994

UnknownEPSS 1.40%

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CVE-2000-0994 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in OpenBSD fstat program (and possibly other BSD-based operating systems) allows local users to gain root privileges via the PWD environmental variable.. EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerability in OpenBSD fstat program (and possibly other BSD-based operating systems) allows local users to gain root privileges via the PWD environmental variable.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.40%

69.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OpenbsdOpenbsd2.3
OpenbsdOpenbsd2.4
OpenbsdOpenbsd2.5
OpenbsdOpenbsd2.6
OpenbsdOpenbsd2.7

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0994?
Format string vulnerability in OpenBSD fstat program (and possibly other BSD-based operating systems) allows local users to gain root privileges via the PWD environmental variable.
How severe is CVE-2000-0994?
Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0994 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0994?
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