CVE-2000-0998

Published Dec 11, 2000

Last updated 3 months ago

Overview

Description
Format string vulnerability in top program allows local attackers to gain root privileges via the "kill" or "renice" function.
Source
cve@mitre.org
NVD status
Modified

Risk scores

CVSS 2.0

Type
Primary
Base score
7.2
Impact score
10
Exploitability score
3.9
Vector string
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Weaknesses

nvd@nist.gov
NVD-CWE-Other

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