A AegiFlow
HIGHCVSS 7.2

CVE-2000-0998

CVE-2000-0998 updated by NVD

Modified
2026-09-24
Sources
nvd

Summary

Format string vulnerability in top program allows local attackers to gain root privileges via the "kill" or "renice" function.

References

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