CVE-2000-0438

Summary

CVE-2000-0438 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the fdmount utility on Linux systems. Local users who belong to the "floppy" group can exploit this issue by supplying excessively long mountpoint parameters. The buffer overflow allows the execution of arbitrary commands, potentially leading to serious security consequences. This vulnerability underscores the importance of proper input validation and access control mechanisms.

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