CVE-2000-0438

Summary

CVE-2000-0438 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the fdmount utility on Linux systems. Local users who belong to the "floppy" group can exploit this issue by providing an excessively long mountpoint parameter, leading to buffer overwrite and arbitrary command execution. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to system security if left unpatched, enabling potentially harmful actions by unauthorized users.

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