CVE-2000-0186

N/A Unknown
Published: February 28, 2000 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

Buffer overflow in the dump utility in the Linux ext2fs backup package allows local users to gain privileges via a long command line argument.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-100.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1020
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
20th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

turbolinux mandrakesoft freebsd redhat