CVE-2000-0998 describes a format string vulnerability in the 'top' program, specifically affecting FreeBSD versions 3.5 and 4.x, and Debian systems. This flaw allows local attackers to gain root privileges by exploiting the "kill" or "renice" functions. With a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH), it presents a significant risk due to its low attack complexity and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not currently on the CISA KEV list or Hot List, exploit code is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:3.5:stable:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.5.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:3.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.5.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:3.5.1:release:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.5.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:3.5.1:stable:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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