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CVE-2000-0973

HighPublished

Buffer overflow in curl earlier than 6.0-1.1, and curl-ssl earlier than 6.0-1.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by forcing a long...

Published: Jan 22, 2001
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Oct 13, 2000

Primary CVSS

10.0/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

18.1%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 97.1%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Buffer overflow in curl earlier than 6.0-1.1, and curl-ssl earlier than 6.0-1.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by forcing a long error message to be generated.

Sources

cURL 6.1 < 7.4 - Remote Buffer Overflow (1)Exploit
zillion · freebsd · Oct 13, 2000
cURL 6.1 < 7.4 - Remote Buffer Overflow (2)Exploit
zillion · linux · Oct 13, 2000

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