CVE-2000-0218 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Linux mount and umount utilities, affecting Caldera OpenLinux and SUSE Linux distributions. This flaw allows local users to escalate privileges to root by supplying an excessively long relative pathname. With a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH), exploitation is local and low complexity, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not on the KEV catalog or Hot List, and with no active Metasploit or Nuclei exploits, a public exploit (EDB-321) exists, though community discussion and media coverage are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:caldera:openlinux:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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