CVE-2000-0438: Buffer overflow in fdmount on Linux systems allows local users in the "floppy" group to execute arbitrary commands via a

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:31:03.180Z

Summary

Buffer overflow in fdmount on Linux systems allows local users in the "floppy" group to execute arbitrary commands via a long mountpoint parameter.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:31:03.180Z · 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