CVE-2000-0454

Mandrake Linux - Buffer Overflow via cdrecord dev Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2000-0454. PoCs published by noir.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a buffer overflow in the 'dev=' argument of the cdrecord binary on Mandrake 7.0, allowing arbitrary command execution with egid 'cdburner'. It uses a classic stack-based overflow with NOP sleds and shellcode to spawn a shell.

Description

Buffer overflow in Linux cdrecord allows local users to gain privileges via the dev parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by noir · clocallinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19969

This exploit targets a buffer overflow in the 'dev=' argument of the cdrecord binary on Mandrake 7.0, allowing arbitrary command execution with egid 'cdburner'. It uses a classic stack-based overflow with NOP sleds and shellcode to spawn a shell.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: cdrecord (Mandrake 7.0)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: cdrecord installed with setgid 'cdburner' · local access to the target system
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Third Party Advisory mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-06/0019.html
Third Party Advisory mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-05/0367.html
Third Party Advisory mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-05/0434.html
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1265

Scores

EPSS 0.0089
EPSS Percentile 54.8%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
mandrakesoft/mandrake_linux 7.0
Published May 29, 2000
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026