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CVE-2000-0976

MediumPublished

Buffer overflow in xlib in XFree 3.3.x possibly allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a long DISPLAY environment variable or a -display...

Published: Jun 25, 2002
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Oct 12, 2000

Primary CVSS

4.6/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

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

EPSS probability estimate

1.0%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 59.9%
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 xlib in XFree 3.3.x possibly allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a long DISPLAY environment variable or a -display command line parameter.

Sources

XFree86 3.3.5/3.3.6 - Xlib Display Buffer OverflowExploit
Michal Zalewski · unix · Oct 12, 2000

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