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CVE-2000-0018

7.2 · HIGH

wmmon in FreeBSD allows local users to gain privileges via the .wmmonrc configuration file.

Published Dec 22, 1999windowmakerEPSS 0.69%

Overview

CVE-2000-0018 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting windowmaker wmmon. It was published on December 22, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

wmmon in FreeBSD allows local users to gain privileges via the .wmmonrc configuration file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from windowmaker. Update wmmon to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0018?

CVE-2000-0018 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting windowmaker wmmon. It was published on December 22, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2000-0018?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2000-0018?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from windowmaker. Update wmmon to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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