CVE Catalog

CVE-2000-1014

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CVE-2000-1014 describes a format string vulnerability in the search97.cgi script of the SCO help HTTP server for Unixware 7, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via format characters in the queryText parameter.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely execute unauthorized commands, posing a serious threat to the integrity and security of the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the server to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability and to review and restrict access to CGI scripts.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Format string vulnerability in the search97.cgi CGI script in SCO help http server for Unixware 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via format characters in the queryText parameter.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS