CVE-2000-0186 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the dump utility within the Linux ext2fs backup package, impacting various distributions including FreeBSD, Mandrakesoft, Red Hat, and TurboLinux. This flaw allows local users to escalate privileges by supplying an excessively long command line argument. With a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH), it presents a critical risk due to its local attack vector, low access complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, no known exploit code in Metasploit or ExploitDB, and minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:5.2:*:i386:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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