CVE-2000-0186

Summary

CVE-2000-0186 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the dump utility in the Linux ext2fs backup package. This issue allows local users to exploit the vulnerability by providing overly long command line arguments, resulting in the overflow of the buffer. The consequence is the execution of arbitrary code, enabling local users to escalate their privileges. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to systems running the affected software and should be addressed promptly by applying the available patch or update.

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