Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in fdmount on Linux systems allows local users in the "floppy" group to execute arbitrary commands via a long mountpoint parameter.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Caldera | Openlinux | 7.0 |
| Slackware | Slackware Linux | 3.3 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 4.2 |
| Turbolinux | Turbolinux | 6.0 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-05/0245.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1239
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-05/0245.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1239
FAQ
What is CVE-2000-0438?
CVE-2000-0438 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in fdmount on Linux systems allows local users in the "floppy" group to execute arbitrary commands via a long mountpoint parameter.
How severe is CVE-2000-0438?
CVE-2000-0438 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2000-0438?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Caldera Openlinux, Slackware Slackware Linux, Suse Suse Linux, Turbolinux Turbolinux.