Description
Buffer overflow in fld program in Kanji on Console (KON) package on Linux may allow local users to gain root privileges via an input file containing long CHARSET_REGISTRY or CHARSET_ENCODING settings.
Products
- Debian Debian Linux 2.0
- Debian Debian Linux 2.1
- Debian Debian Linux 2.2
- Debian Debian Linux 2.3
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 6.1
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 7.0
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 7.1
- Red Hat Linux 5.0
- Red Hat Linux 5.1
- Red Hat Linux 5.2
- Red Hat Linux 6.1
- Red Hat Linux 6.2
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2000-0607, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2000-0607 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions
- Check out the advisory links provided below.
References