CVE-2000-1042 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in ypserv, affecting Mandrake Linux 7.1 and potentially other Linux distributions, specifically when ypserv is compiled without a vsyslog() function. This flaw carries a critical CVSS score of 10.0, indicating it can be exploited remotely with low complexity to achieve full compromise (confidentiality, integrity, and availability) and gain root privileges. Despite its high severity and potential for remote code execution, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
6.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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