CVE-2000-0763 describes a format string vulnerability in xlockmore and xlockf, specifically affecting the david_bagley xlock product. This flaw allows local users to gain root privileges by injecting malicious format strings via the -d option. With a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH), the vulnerability is easily exploitable locally with low attack complexity, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog or Hot List, exploit code is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.16CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:david_bagley:xlock:4.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.16.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:david_bagley:xlock:4.16.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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