CVE-2000-0362

Summary

CVE-2000-0362 is a vulnerability affecting Linux cdwtools versions 093 and earlier. This issue involves buffer overflows that can be exploited by local users to elevate their privileges to root level access, posing a significant security risk to affected systems. The precise exploitation method involves manipulating input data to overwrite adjacent memory locations beyond the intended buffer boundary, enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary code and gain unauthorized control over the system. Organizations and individuals using the vulnerable version of cdwtools are strongly advised to apply the available patch or update as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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