high7.2Public exploit code
CVE-2000-0763
xlockmore and xlockf do not properly cleanse user-injected format strings, which allows local users to gain root privileges via the -d option.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- David Bagley xlock 4.16 - User Supplied Format String (2)2000-10-21 · local · unix · Verified
- David Bagley xlock 4.16 - User Supplied Format String (1)2000-08-15 · local · unix · Verified
Impact
xlockmore and xlockf do not properly cleanse user-injected format strings, which allows local users to gain root privileges via the -d option.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| David Bagley | Xlock | Versions 4.16, 4.16.1 |
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-08/0212.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-08/0294.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/freebsd/2000-08/0340.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2000/20000816
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1585
- http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=20000815231724.A14694%40subterrain.net
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-08/0212.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-08/0294.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/freebsd/2000-08/0340.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2000/20000816
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1585
- http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=20000815231724.A14694%40subterrain.net