CVE-2000-0438

Caldera Openlinux — NVD-CWE-Other

EPSS 0.00256
  • Published: 2000-05-22T04:00:00.000
  • Last modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
  • Vendors: Caldera, Turbolinux
  • Products: Openlinux, Turbolinux
  • CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

CVE-2000-0438 — Buffer overflow in fdmount on Linux systems allows local users in the "floppy" group to execute arbitrary commands via a long mountpoint parameter. [Weakness: NVD-CWE-Other]

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EPSS: n/a   |   KEV: not listed

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Buffer overflow in fdmount on Linux systems allows local users in the “floppy” group to execute arbitrary commands via a long mountpoint parameter.

🧠 Explainer: What this vulnerability means

Summary: The issue in Openlinux by Caldera (CWE: unspecified) may enable attacks.

Impact: Potential impact includes remote code execution, data theft, or denial of service.

Mitigation: Prioritize patching and consider temporary workarounds documented by the vendor.

CWE: NVD-CWE-Other
Caldera Turbolinux Openlinux Turbolinux

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