CVE-2000-0438

UnknownEPSS 1.08%

Last modified

CVE-2000-0438 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in fdmount on Linux systems allows local users in the "floppy" group to execute arbitrary commands via a long mountpoint parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in fdmount on Linux systems allows local users in the "floppy" group to execute arbitrary commands via a long mountpoint parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.08%

60.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CalderaOpenlinux7.0
SlackwareSlackware Linux3.3
SlackwareSlackware Linux3.4
SlackwareSlackware Linux3.5
SlackwareSlackware Linux3.6
SlackwareSlackware Linux3.9
SlackwareSlackware Linux4.0
SuseSuse Linux4.2
SuseSuse Linux4.3
SuseSuse Linux4.4
SuseSuse Linux4.4.1
SuseSuse Linux5.0
SuseSuse Linux5.1
SuseSuse Linux5.2
SuseSuse Linux5.3
SuseSuse Linux6.0
SuseSuse Linux6.1
SuseSuse Linux6.2
SuseSuse Linux6.3
SuseSuse Linux6.4
SuseSuse Linux7.0
TurbolinuxTurbolinux6.0
TurbolinuxTurbolinux6.0.1
TurbolinuxTurbolinux6.0.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0438?
Buffer overflow in fdmount on Linux systems allows local users in the "floppy" group to execute arbitrary commands via a long mountpoint parameter.
How severe is CVE-2000-0438?
Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0438 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0438?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST