CVE-2000-0998

Format string vulnerability in top program allows local attackers to gain root privileges via the "kill" or "renice" function.

CVSS v2.0 NVD

7.2 HIGHAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS

0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, 58th percentile

Published

2000-11-29

Updated

2024-08-08

ExploitDB entries (2)

• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20378
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20377

Security advisories

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1895

References

• CVE Record
• NVD entry