CVE-2000-0993
High
Description
Format string vulnerability in pw_error function in BSD libutil library allows local users to gain root privileges via a malformed password in commands such as chpass or passwd.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
Product
Freebsd
PublishedDec 19, 2000
First seenDec 19, 2000
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| freebsd freebsd | 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.0 | — |
| netbsd netbsd | 1.4, 1.4.1, 1.4.2 | — |
| openbsd openbsd | 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7 | — |
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