CVE-2000-0186: Buffer overflow in the dump utility in the Linux ext2fs backup package allows local users to gain privileges via a long
Summary
Buffer overflow in the dump utility in the Linux ext2fs backup package allows local users to gain privileges via a long command line argument.
Severity
UNKNOWN
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:56.615Z · Confidence: high
Impact
Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.
Affected Software
Fix
Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.