## Description

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

Overall Severity: N/A

### CVSS Metrics

Type | Score | Severity | Vector
--- | --- | --- | ---

## Affected Products

### freebsd - freebsd

Affected Versions:

- 3.4

### mandrakesoft - mandrake_linux

Affected Versions:

- 6.1

### mandrakesoft - mandrake_linux

Affected Versions:

- 7.0

### redhat - linux

Affected Versions:

- 5.1

### redhat - linux

Affected Versions:

- 5.2

### redhat - linux

Affected Versions:

- 6.0

### redhat - linux

Affected Versions:

- 6.1

### redhat - linux

Affected Versions:

- 6.2

### turbolinux - turbolinux

Affected Versions:

- 4.2

### turbolinux - turbolinux

Affected Versions:

- 4.4

### turbolinux - turbolinux

Affected Versions:

- 6.0.2

## References

- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-100.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1020
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-100.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1020

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