CVE-2000-0901 describes a format string vulnerability in Juergen Weigert screen versions 3.9.5 and earlier. This flaw allows local users to escalate privileges to root by injecting format characters into the vbell_msg initialization variable. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.6 (Medium), indicating a local attack vector with low complexity, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog or Hot List, an exploit is available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.9.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:juergen:weigert_screen:3.9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.9.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:juergen:weigert_screen:3.9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.9.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:juergen:weigert_screen:3.9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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