CVE-2000-0285

Summary

CVE-2000-0285 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting XFree86 3.3.x. By supplying an excessively long -xkbmap parameter, local users can manipulate the buffer and execute arbitrary commands, potentially gaining unauthorized system access. This issue could lead to serious security implications if exploited. It is crucial that users update their XFree86 installation to a secure version to mitigate this risk.

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