CVE-2000-1043

Description

Format string vulnerability in ypserv in Mandrake Linux 7.1 and earlier, and possibly other Linux operating systems, allows an attacker to gain root privileges when ypserv is built without a vsyslog() function.

10.0

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.46%

Vendor Advisory linux-mandrake.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5731	vdb entry
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/MDKSA-2000-064.php3?dis=7.1	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-1043?: CVE-2000-1043 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2000-1043?: To fix CVE-2000-1043, 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-2000-1043 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2000-1043 is being actively exploited. 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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