CVE-2000-0186: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Feb 28 2000(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the dump utility in the Linux ext2fs backup package allows local users to gain privileges via a long command line argument.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Linux | =5.1 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =5.2 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =6.0 | |
| Turbolinux | =4.4 | |
| Turbolinux | =4.2 | |
| Turbolinux | =6.0.2 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =6.1 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =6.2 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =3.4 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =6.1 | |
| =3.4 | ||
| =6.1 | ||
| =7.0 | ||
| =5.1 | ||
| =5.2 | ||
| =6.0 | ||
| =6.1 | ||
| =6.2 | ||
| =4.2 | ||
| =4.4 | ||
| =6.0.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0186?
CVE-2000-0186 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0186?
To fix CVE-2000-0186, update the affected software to the latest version provided by your Linux distribution.
Which Linux distributions are affected by CVE-2000-0186?
CVE-2000-0186 affects several Linux distributions including FreeBSD 3.4, Mandrake Linux 6.1 and 7.0, and various versions of Red Hat Linux.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2000-0186?
CVE-2000-0186 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that arises from improper handling of long command line arguments.
Can CVE-2000-0186 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2000-0186 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to the system.
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