Description
Buffer overflow in the Linux binary compatibility module in FreeBSD 3.x through 5.x allows local users to gain root privileges via long filenames in the linux shadow file system.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 7.2/10
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/freebsd/2000-08/0338.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/1536
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1628Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5968
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/freebsd/2000-08/0338.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/1536
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1628Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5968
Timeline
- Published
- Oct 20, 2000
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified