CVE-2000-0472

CVSS 2.0 Score 3.6 of 10 (low)

Details

Published Feb 6, 2000
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-2000-0472 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting innd version 2.2.2. A remote attacker can exploit this issue by sending a cancel request with an excessively long message ID, leading to the overflow of a buffer. Consequently, arbitrary commands can be executed on the targeted system. This vulnerability poses a significant threat as it enables attackers to gain unauthorized control over the affected system. It is highly recommended that users update to a secure version of innd to mitigate this risk.

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