CVE-2000-0230: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Mar 13 2000(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in imwheel allows local users to gain root privileges via the imwheel-solo script and a long HOME environmental variable.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| halloween halloween linux | =4.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =6.1 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =6.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0230?
CVE-2000-0230 has a high severity rating as it allows local users to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0230?
To fix CVE-2000-0230, users are advised to remove the imwheel-solo script or properly limit the HOME environmental variable length.
What systems are affected by CVE-2000-0230?
CVE-2000-0230 affects Red Hat Linux versions 6.1, 6.2, and Halloween Linux version 4.0.
What causes CVE-2000-0230?
CVE-2000-0230 is caused by a buffer overflow vulnerability in the imwheel-solo script due to a long HOME environmental variable.
Can CVE-2000-0230 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2000-0230 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to execute the imwheel-solo script.
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