CVE-2000-0186 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 10 Apr 2000 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the ext2fs dump utility to gain elevated privileges on Linux systems.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2000-0186?

CVE-2000-0186 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Freebsd Freebsd, published on 10 Apr 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in the dump utility in the Linux ext2fs backup package allows local users to gain privileges via a long command line argument.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0186?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Freebsd Freebsd, Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux, Redhat Linux, Turbolinux Turbolinux.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0186?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0186 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2000-0186 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0186 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-9wvw-vvv2-7x37.