CVE-2000-0017

Linux linuxconf - Buffer Overflow via Long Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2000-0017. PoCs published by R00T-X.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a buffer overflow vulnerability in Linuxconf via the USER_AGENT field, allowing remote code execution as root. It uses a NOP sled and shellcode to spawn a shell.

Description

Buffer overflow in Linux linuxconf package allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via a long parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by R00T-X · cremotelinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20619

This exploit targets a buffer overflow vulnerability in Linuxconf via the USER_AGENT field, allowing remote code execution as root. It uses a NOP sled and shellcode to spawn a shell.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Linuxconf (versions prior to fix for CVE-2000-0017)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to Linuxconf service (port 98) · Vulnerable version of Linuxconf
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (1)

Core 1
Core References

Scores

EPSS 0.0894
EPSS Percentile 94.6%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
redhat/linux
Published Dec 21, 1999
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026