CVE-2000-0223

Summary

CVE-2000-0223 is a vulnerability affecting the wmcdplay CD player program used in the WindowMaker desktop environment. The issue involves a buffer overflow, enabling local users to exploit the flaw and elevate their privileges to root level access. This means attackers can gain full control over the system, potentially leading to serious security consequences. The vulnerability arises from a long parameter being passed to the affected application, allowing the attacker to manipulate the program's memory and execute arbitrary code.

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