critical10.0Public exploit code
CVE-2000-0017
Buffer overflow in Linux linuxconf package allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via a long parameter.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Linuxconf 1.1.6 r10 - Remote Buffer Overflow1999-12-21 · remote · linux · Verified
Impact
Buffer overflow in Linux linuxconf package allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via a long parameter.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Linux | All versions |