Description
Format string vulnerability in talkd in OpenBSD and possibly other BSD-based OSes allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a user name that contains format characters.
Product(s):
- OpenBSD 2.3
- OpenBSD 2.4
- OpenBSD 2.5
- OpenBSD 2.6
- OpenBSD 2.7
- Red Hat Linux 5.0
- Red Hat Linux 5.1
- Red Hat Linux 5.2 on Alpha
- Red Hat Linux 5.2 on i386
- Red Hat Linux 5.2 on SPARC
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2000-1010, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2000-1010 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions:
- Check out the advisory links provided below.