CVE-2000-0993
HighExploitation Probability (EPSS)
High risk76th percentile - higher than 76% of all known CVEs
Summary
A vulnerability in the pw_error function in the BSD libutil library allows local users to gain root privileges via a malformed password in commands such as chpass or passwd.
Risk Assessment
The organization may be exposed to unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to serious security breaches.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the BSD libutil library and implement additional password verification mechanisms in the system.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Format string vulnerability in pw_error function in BSD libutil library allows local users to gain root privileges via a malformed password in commands such as chpass or passwd.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS

