CVE-2000-0388

Summary

CVE-2000-0388 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the FreeBSD libmytinfo library. This issue permits local users to execute arbitrary commands by supplying a excessively long TERMCAP environmental variable. The buffer overflow occurs during the parsing of this variable, leading to unintended code execution. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to systems running the affected software, as it can be exploited by attackers to gain control and potentially cause damage. It's essential to apply the available patch or update to mitigate this security issue.

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