CVE-2000-0388

Summary

CVE-2000-0388 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the FreeBSD libmytinfo library. Maliciously crafted TERMCAP environmental variables can be used by local users to execute arbitrary commands on the system. The issue arises due to the library's failure to validate input, leading to a buffer overflow condition. Exploitation requires user interaction, making it a potential risk for systems with untrusted input. System administrators should apply the relevant patch to mitigate this vulnerability.

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