Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Kanji on Console Package for Linux
CVE-2000-0607

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Debian
Status
Debian Linux
Linux
Mandrake Linux
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 June 2000

Summary

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists within the fld program of the Kanji on Console (KON) package on Linux. This flaw allows local users to exploit the application by utilizing an input file with excessively long CHARSET_REGISTRY or CHARSET_ENCODING settings. By leveraging this vulnerability, an attacker could potentially gain root privileges on the system, leading to unauthorized access and control.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1371
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http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=...
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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