CVE-2000-0017

CriticalCVSS 10.0/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

Description

Buffer overflow in Linux linuxconf package allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via a long parameter.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 10.0/10AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Dec 21, 1999
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2000-0017: Critical severity, CVSS 10.0 | Vulnix