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CVE-2000-0993

Vulnerability in Freebsd

CVSS score

7.2

EPSS probability

%1.7

Risk score

0.1

Published

26 y ago

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Official patch verified

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Vulnerability description

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CVE-2000-0993 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.

Format string vulnerability in pw_error function in BSD libutil library allows local users to gain root privileges via a malformed password in commands such as chpass or passwd.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2000-0993 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1freebsdfreebsd View
2freebsdfreebsd View
3freebsdfreebsd View
4freebsdfreebsd View
5freebsdfreebsd View
6netbsdnetbsd View
7netbsdnetbsd View
8netbsdnetbsd View
9openbsdopenbsd View
10openbsdopenbsd View
11openbsdopenbsd View
12openbsdopenbsd View
13openbsdopenbsd View
Total affected vendors: 3|Products: 13

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
7.2CVSS V2—AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CNVD

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch verified

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Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2000-0993 is associated with the following CWEs:

CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CWE-20: Improper Input Validation

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2000-0993 weaknesses.

CAPEC-66: SQL InjectionCAPEC-126: Path TraversalCAPEC-28: OS Command Injection

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureYerel erişim
Permissions—
User—

Official Sources and Advisories

ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-00:58.chpass.ascnvdftp://ftp.NetBSD.ORG/pub/NetBSD/misc/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2000-015.txt.ascnvdhttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=97068555106135&w=2nvdhttp://www.openbsd.org/errata27.html#pw_errornvdhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1744patchhttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5339nvd

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

7.2 / 10
Attack VectorLocalComplexityLowPrivilegesHighUser Interact.RequiredConfidentialityLowIntegrityNoneAvailabilityNone

Vulnerability Scoring Details

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Required—
User Interaction—
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low
Integrity (Bütünlük)C
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)C

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