CVE-2000-0186
Overview
CVE-2000-0186 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting freebsd freebsd. It was published on February 28, 2000.
Technical 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.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from freebsd. Update freebsd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2000-0186?
CVE-2000-0186 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting freebsd freebsd. It was published on February 28, 2000.
How severe is CVE-2000-0186?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2000-0186?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from freebsd. Update freebsd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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