CVE-2000-0998

HighCVSS 7.2/10Last modified Sep 23, 2026

Description

Format string vulnerability in top program allows local attackers to gain root privileges via the "kill" or "renice" function.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 7.2/10AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Dec 11, 2000
Last modified
Sep 23, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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