CVE-2000-0867

security flaw

Published Jan 22, 2001 CVSS 2.0 · 7.2 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Kernel logging daemon (klogd) in Linux does not properly cleanse user-injected format strings, which allows local users to gain root privileges by triggering malformed kernel messages.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2000-0854 Kernel logging daemon (klogd) in Linux does not properly cleanse user-injected format strings, which allows local users to gain root privileges by triggering malformed kernel messages.
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 8, 2024, 5:37 AM
Reserved
Oct 18, 2000, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 14, 2000, 5:00 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 9:52 PM
Severity
Public date
Sep 17, 2000, 12:00 AM