high7.2Public exploit code
CVE-2000-0218
Buffer overflow in Linux mount and umount allows local users to gain root privileges via a long relative pathname.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- BSD / Linux - 'umount' Local Privilege Escalation1996-08-13 · local · multiple · Verified
Impact
Buffer overflow in Linux mount and umount allows local users to gain root privileges via a long relative pathname.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Caldera | Openlinux | Version 2.3 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | All versions |