CVE-2000-0340

Summary

CVE-2000-0340 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Gnomelib in SuSE Linux 6.3. This issue allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by manipulating the DISPLAY environmental variable. The buffer overflow occurs due to insufficient bounds checking, leading to unintended data overwriting in memory. Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in privilege escalation, potentially granting attackers full control over the affected system. This issue poses a significant risk to systems using the named version of SuSE Linux and should be addressed promptly through software updates or patches.

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