CVE-2000-0366

Summary

CVE-2000-0366 is a vulnerability affecting the dump utility in Debian GNU/Linux 2.1. This issue arises due to the utility's failure to adequately restore symlinks. A local user can exploit this weakness by modifying the ownership of arbitrary files. This can potentially lead to significant security consequences, as unauthorized users may gain elevated privileges or alter critical system configurations. It is strongly recommended that users of Debian GNU/Linux 2.1 upgrade to a more recent version to mitigate this risk.

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