CVE-2000-0531

Public Exploit

Description

Linux gpm program allows local users to cause a denial of service by flooding the /dev/gpmctl device with STREAM sockets.

2.1

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.18%

Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=Pine.LNX.4.10.10006201453090.1812-200000%40apollo.aci.com.pl	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1377	patch vendor advisory vdb entry exploit
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-045.html	vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5010	vdb entry
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0409.html	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0531?: CVE-2000-0531 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2000-0531?: To fix CVE-2000-0531, 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-2000-0531 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2000-0531 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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