CVE-2000-0545

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CVE-2000-0545

Buffer overflow in mailx mail command (aka Mail) on Linux systems allows local users to gain privileges via a long -c (carbon copy) parameter.

Public exploit code

Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.

mailx 8.1.1-10 (BSD/Slackware) - Local Buffer Overflow (2)1999-07-03 · local · linux · Verified
BSD 'mailx' 8.1.1-10 - Local Buffer Overflow (1)2000-06-02 · local · linux · Verified

Impact

Buffer overflow in mailx mail command (aka Mail) on Linux systems allows local users to gain privileges via a long -c (carbon copy) parameter.

Affected products

Vendor	Product	Affected versions
Sgi	Mailx	Versions 3, 4, 5, 6.0.1, 6.1, 6.2