VDB-15458 · CVE-2000-0285 · BID 1306

XFree86 X11r6 3.3.6/4.0 -xkbmap memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in XFree86 X11r6 3.3.6/4.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Such manipulation of the argument -xkbmap leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2000-0285. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in XFree86 X11r6 3.3.6/4.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument -xkbmap with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in XFree86 3.3.x allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a long -xkbmap parameter.

The weakness was presented 04/16/2000 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is available at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2000-0285. The exploitation is known to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 1306†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.9

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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06/24/2014 +5182 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0285 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0285
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15458
SecurityFocus: 1306 - XFree86 Xserver Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 06/24/2014 11:28
Updated: 04/21/2026 04:02
Changes: 06/24/2014 11:28 (50), 05/24/2018 18:16 (2), 04/21/2026 04:02 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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