CVE-2000-1029

Public Exploit

Description

Buffer overflow in host command allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands via a long response to an AXFR query.

10.0

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 9.29% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5462	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1887	exploit vdb entry patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/141660	mailing list exploit vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-1029?: CVE-2000-1029 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2000-1029?: To fix CVE-2000-1029, 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-2000-1029 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2000-1029 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~9% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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