CVE-2000-0003

CVSS 2.0 Score 10.0 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Dec 30, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-2000-0003 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the UnixWare real-time processing manager (rtpm) program. This issue arises due to insufficient bounds checking on environmental variables, allowing local users to exploit this flaw and potentially elevate their privileges. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in significant security implications, including unauthorized access or system instability. It is crucial for UnixWare administrators to apply the available patches as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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