CVE-2000-0520 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the restore program of the stelian pop_dump package, specifically versions 0.4b17 and earlier. This flaw allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by supplying an excessively long tape name. With a CVSS score of 7.2 (High), this vulnerability presents a significant risk, as it can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability with low attack complexity and no authentication required. While not listed on the KEV catalog or showing active exploitation, public exploit code exists via ExploitDB, though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this older vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.4b9.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:stelian:pop_dump:0.4b9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.4b9.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:stelian:pop_dump:0.4b9.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.4b15.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:stelian:pop_dump:0.4b15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.4b15.30CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:stelian:pop_dump:0.4b15.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.4b16.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:stelian:pop_dump:0.4b16.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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