n/a vulnerability

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

Published 11 Dec 2000Updated 23 Sep 2026380 sources
CVSS 7.2 ✓ VERIFIED REFERENCE

What happened

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

Affected versions

n/a: n/a Fixed: See vendor advisory.

Why it matters

Review the vendor advisory and exposure of the affected product to determine operational impact.

Detection & mitigation

  • Apply vendor-provided updates or mitigations.
  • Review affected product exposure and access logs.

Public PoC references