medium4.6Public exploit code
CVE-2000-0617
Buffer overflow in xconq and cconq game programs on Red Hat Linux allows local users to gain additional privileges via long USER environmental variable.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Stanley T. Shebs Xconq 7.2.2 - xconq Buffer Overflow2000-06-22 · local · linux · Verified
Impact
Buffer overflow in xconq and cconq game programs on Red Hat Linux allows local users to gain additional privileges via long USER environmental variable.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley T. Shebs | Xconq | Version 7.2.2 |