CVE-2000-0170: Buffer overflow in the man program in Linux allows local users to gain privileges via the MANPAGER environmental variabl

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:56.585Z

Summary

Buffer overflow in the man program in Linux allows local users to gain privileges via the MANPAGER environmental variable.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:56.585Z · 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.

References