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CVE-2000-0584 — Buffer overflow in Canna input system allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary…

Key facts

CVE-2000-0584 is a Critical (10.0) vulnerability: Buffer overflow in Canna input system allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary…. This entry ships a detection-only PoC and a Docker test lab.

CVE CVE-2000-0584
Severity Critical (10.0)
Detection / prevention —
PoC poc.py
Source 2000/CVE-2000-0584/

Details

English | 한국어

Description

Buffer overflow in Canna input system allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an SR_INIT command with a long user name or group name.

Vulnerability Details

Property Value
CVE ID CVE-2000-0584
CVSS Score 10.0

Proof of Concept

Download

# Download PoC script
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/fankh/vulnerability-poc/main/2000/CVE-2000-0584/poc.py

Usage

# Run PoC against target
python3 poc.py --target <TARGET_URL>

# With authentication
python3 poc.py --target <TARGET_URL> --username <USER> --password <PASS>

⚠️ Warning: This PoC is for authorized security testing only. It uses detection-only techniques and does not exploit or damage target systems.

Test Lab

This repository includes a Docker-based test environment with both vulnerable and patched applications.

Quick Start

# Clone and navigate to CVE directory
cd CVE-2000-0584

# Start both applications
docker-compose up -d

# Run tests
./run-tests.sh    # Linux/Mac
./run-tests.ps1   # Windows PowerShell

Application Endpoints

Application URL Status
Vulnerable App http://localhost:8080 Shows vulnerability
Patched App http://localhost:8081 Demonstrates fix

Directory Structure

├── README.md           # English documentation
├── README_KO.md        # Korean documentation
├── poc.py              # PoC detection script
├── docker-compose.yml  # Container orchestration
├── run-tests.sh        # Linux/Mac test runner
├── run-tests.ps1       # Windows test runner
├── vulnerable-app/     # Vulnerable version
│   ├── app.py
│   ├── Dockerfile
│   └── requirements.txt
└── patched-app/        # Fixed version
    ├── app.py
    ├── Dockerfile
    └── requirements.txt

References

  • ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-00:31.canna.asc.v1.1
  • http://shadowpenguin.backsection.net/advisories/advisory038.html
  • http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1445
  • https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4912
  • ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-00:31.canna.asc.v1.1
  • http://shadowpenguin.backsection.net/advisories/advisory038.html
  • http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1445
  • https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4912

Generated by PoC Generator on 2026-01-25T19:40:16.861788

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0584?

CVE-2000-0584 is a Critical (10.0) vulnerability: Buffer overflow in Canna input system allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary…. This entry ships a detection-only PoC and a Docker test lab.

How do I detect CVE-2000-0584?

Run the detection-only PoC included with this entry against your Docker test lab to confirm whether a target is affected; pair it with your own IDS logging.

How do I block or mitigate CVE-2000-0584?

Upgrade to a fixed version per the vendor advisory; the NVD record lists the affected versions. Use the included PoC to verify your remediation.


For authorized security testing and research only. See the full source and NVD record.