CVE-2000-0523
10.0 · HIGHOverview
CVE-2000-0523 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting etype eserv. It was published on June 6, 2000 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
Buffer overflow in the logging feature of EServ 2.9.2 and earlier allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands via a long MKD command.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from etype. Update eserv to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2000-0523?
CVE-2000-0523 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting etype eserv. It was published on June 6, 2000 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2000-0523?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2000-0523?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from etype. Update eserv to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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