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published date: November 14, 2000

CVE-2000-0844 : Format String Vulnerability

Description

Some functions that implement the locale subsystem on Unix do not properly cleanse user-injected format strings, which allows local attackers to execute arbitrary commands via functions such as gettext and catopen.

Product(s):

  • Caldera OpenLinux eBuilder 3.0
  • Immunix 6.2
  • Caldera OpenLinux
  • Caldera OpenLinux eServer 2.3
  • Conectiva Conectiva Linux 4.0
  • Conectiva Conectiva Linux 4.0es

Question to Ask Vendors:

  1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2000-0844, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
  2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2000-0844 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?

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