PT-2000-1952 · Mandrake · Mandrake Linux

Publicado 2000-12-11 · Atualizado 2017-10-10 · CVE-2000-1043

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CVSS v2.0

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Vetor base

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Mandrake Linux versions 7.1 and earlier

Description A format string issue in ypserv allows an attacker to gain root privileges when ypserv is built without a vsyslog() function. This could potentially lead to elevated access and control over the system.

Recommendations For Mandrake Linux versions 7.1 and earlier, consider rebuilding ypserv with a vsyslog() function to prevent exploitation of this issue. As a temporary workaround, restrict access to ypserv to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Identificadores relacionados

CVE-2000-1043

Produtos afetados

Mandrake Linux

Referências · 3

• http://linux-mandrake.com/en/security/MDKSA-2000-064.php3?dis=7.1 · Aviso do Fabricante
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2000-1043 · Nota de Segurança
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5731 · Nota