CVE-2000-0763

xlockmore/xlockf < unknown - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

xlockmore and xlockf do not properly cleanse user-injected format strings, which allows local users to gain root privileges via the -d option.

Exploits (2)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Ben Williams · clocalunix
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20154
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by noir · clocalunix
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20153

Scores

EPSS 0.0061
EPSS Percentile 69.9%

Details

Status published
Products (2)
david_bagley/xlock 4.16
david_bagley/xlock 4.16.1
Published Oct 20, 2000
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026