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
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Caldera | Openlinux | 7.0 |
| Slackware | Slackware Linux | 3.3 |
| Slackware | Slackware Linux | 3.4 |
| Slackware | Slackware Linux | 3.5 |
| Slackware | Slackware Linux | 3.6 |
| Slackware | Slackware Linux | 3.9 |
| Slackware | Slackware Linux | 4.0 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 4.2 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 4.3 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 4.4 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 4.4.1 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 5.0 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 5.1 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 5.2 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 5.3 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 6.0 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 6.1 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 6.2 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 6.3 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 6.4 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 7.0 |
| Turbolinux | Turbolinux | 6.0 |
| Turbolinux | Turbolinux | 6.0.1 |
| Turbolinux | Turbolinux | 6.0.2 |
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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