CVE-2000-0170

Summary

CVE-2000-0170 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the man program in Linux systems. This issue occurs due to improper handling of the MANPAGER environmental variable. Local users can exploit this vulnerability by crafting malicious input to cause a buffer overflow, resulting in arbitrary code execution. Successful exploitation allows attackers to gain elevated privileges, compromising the security of the affected system.

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