CVE-2000-0295

Public Exploit

Description

Buffer overflow in LCDproc allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via the screen_add command.

10.0

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 4.56% Top 15%

Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/7829	third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1131	exploit vdb entry patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/305589/30/26390/threaded	vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4315	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=Pine.LNX.3.96.1000421010946.15318I-200000%40schizo.strange.net	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0295?: CVE-2000-0295 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2000-0295?: To fix CVE-2000-0295, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2000-0295 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2000-0295 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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