CVE-2000-0607: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 21, 2000

Updated

Buffer overflow in fld program in Kanji on Console (KON) package on Linux may allow local users to gain root privileges via an input file containing long CHARSETREGISTRY or CHARSETENCODING settings.

Affected Software

12 affected components

Debian Debian Linux=2.0

Debian Debian Linux=2.1

Debian Debian Linux=2.2

Debian Debian Linux=2.3

Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=6.1

Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=7.0

Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=7.1

redhat Linux=5.0

redhat Linux=5.1

redhat Linux=5.2

redhat Linux=6.1

redhat Linux=6.2

Event History

Jun 21, 2000

CVE Published

04:00 AM

Jul 19, 2000

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0607?

CVE-2000-0607 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to gain root privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0607?

To fix CVE-2000-0607, users should update to patched versions of the affected Linux distributions.

Which Linux distributions are affected by CVE-2000-0607?

CVE-2000-0607 affects Debian Linux versions 2.0 to 2.3, Mandrake Linux versions 6.1 to 7.1, and Red Hat Linux versions 5.0 to 6.2.

Can CVE-2000-0607 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2000-0607 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to exploit the buffer overflow.

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2000-0607?

The nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2000-0607 involves a buffer overflow in the fld program due to improperly handled input file settings.