CVE-2000-0055

Summary

CVE-2000-0055 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the Solaris chkperm command. This issue permits local users to manipulate the length of the -n option, leading to an overflow in the buffer. Consequently, attackers can write arbitrary code into the memory, potentially gaining root access to the system. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to systems running Solaris and should be addressed promptly through available patches or updates.

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