CVE-2000-0186

Summary

CVE-2000-0186 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the dump utility in the Linux ext2fs backup package. A maliciously crafted long command line argument can cause the buffer to overflow, leading to arbitrary code execution. This issue allows local users to potentially elevate their privileges and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or system functions. It is recommended that users update their backup packages to a version that addresses this vulnerability to mitigate the risk.

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