CVE-2000-0295
CVSS 2.0 Score 10 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Apr 21, 2000
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-2000-0295 is a critical buffer overflow vulnerability in LCDproc, an open-source software for controlling and displaying data on LCD screens. An attacker can exploit this issue by sending maliciously crafted screen_add command packets to an affected system. Successful exploitation allows the attacker to gain root privileges on the targeted machine. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to systems running LCDproc and highlights the importance of applying software patches promptly to mitigate potential attacks.
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