CVE-2000-0012 describes a critical buffer overflow vulnerability within the w3-msql CGI program, part of the miniSQL package, specifically affecting Hughes mSQL. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not actively exploited in the wild or on the CISA KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, indicating a clear path for potential exploitation. Despite its age, the vulnerability has a CVSS score of 10.0 and a FAUCET Risk Score of 95/100, highlighting its severe nature.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.0.11CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:hughes:msql:2.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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