First published: Tue Nov 14 2000(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in dvtermtype in Tridia Double Vision 3.07.00 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long terminal type argument.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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TridiaVNC | =3.07.00 |
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CVE-2000-0865 is considered critical as it allows local users to gain root privileges due to a buffer overflow vulnerability.
To mitigate CVE-2000-0865, it is recommended to update Tridia Double Vision to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
CVE-2000-0865 affects local users of Tridia Double Vision version 3.07.00.
CVE-2000-0865 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges, compromising the entire system.
While CVE-2000-0865 was reported over two decades ago, it remains relevant for systems that still run the affected version of Tridia Double Vision.