CVE-2000-0285

Summary

CVE-2000-0285 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting XFree86 3.3.x. This issue allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by inputting excessively long -xkbmap parameters, causing the buffer to overflow and allowing attackers to inject malicious code. Successful exploitation could lead to a significant security breach, highlighting the importance of keeping XFree86 updated to protect against such vulnerabilities.

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