CVE-2000-0998
Format string vulnerability in top program allows local attackers to gain root privileges via the...
CVE-2000-0998 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.2) in Freebsd, published November 29, 2000. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.88%, the 59th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.2 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 0.88%EPSS, 59th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known2 public exploits
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Format string vulnerability in top program allows local attackers to gain root privileges via the "kill" or "renice" function.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | FreeBSD 3.5/4.x - '/usr/bin/top' Format String | 2000-11-01 |
| Exploit-DB | Debian top - Format String | 2004-12-12 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Format string vulnerability in top program allows local attackers to gain root privileges via the "kill" or "renice" function.
- Record
CVE-2000-0998- CVSS 2.0
- 7.2 High
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Format string vulnerability in top program allows local attackers to gain root privileges via the "kill" or "renice" function.
- Record
CVE-2000-0998- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2000-0985No score
Format string vulnerability in top program allows local attackers to gain root privileges via the "kill" or "renice" function.
- Record
EUVD-2000-0985- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-hxh8-j5q3-vm28No score
Format string vulnerability in top program allows local attackers to gain root privileges via the...
Format string vulnerability in top program allows local attackers to gain root privileges via the "kill" or "renice" function.
- Record
GHSA-hxh8-j5q3-vm28- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.