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4.6

iputils ping can let local users gain admin rights

CVE-2000-1214 · published 26 years ago
Summary

The ping command in older iputils versions can overflow memory, letting someone with local access increase their privileges. This affects systems running iputils, such as Red Hat Linux 6.2 through 7J and similar platforms. Upgrade iputils to a version released after 20001010 or apply the vendor's patch to stop the issue.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
immunix immunix 6.2
cpe:2.3:a:immunix:immunix:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
iputils iputils <= 2000-10-10
cpe:2.3:a:iputils:iputils:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
redhat linux 6.2
7.0
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:6.2:*:alpha:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Buffer overflows in the (1) outpack or (2) buf variables of ping in iputils before 20001010, as distributed on Red Hat Linux 6.2 through 7J and other operating systems, may allow local users to gai...
Buffer overflows in the (1) outpack or (2) buf variables of ping in iputils before 20001010, as distributed on Red Hat Linux 6.2 through 7J and other operating systems, may allow local users to gain privileges.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
4.6 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published18 Oct 2000
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2000-1214 · NVD
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