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CVE-2000-0230: Buffer overflow in imwheel allows local users to gain root privileges via the imwheel-solo script and a lon...

Buffer overflow in imwheel allows local users to gain root privileges via the imwheel-solo script and a long HOME environmental variable.

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CVE-2000-0230 is an old local privilege escalation flaw in imwheel. A local user could potentially gain root privileges through a buffer overflow triggered through the imwheel-solo script and an overly long HOME environment variable. Likely limited to legacy Linux systems with vulnerable imwheel packages or the imwheel-solo script installed, especially multi-user systems where untrusted local users have shell access. Treat confirmed exposure as important because the impact is root compromise. Urgency is highest for legacy shared systems; modern fleets without imwheel exposure likely have minimal business risk. Mitigation focus: Check Red Hat RHSA-2000:016 and applicable vendor guidance.; Update or remove vulnerable imwheel packages where present.; Restrict untrusted local shell access on affected legacy systems..

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