Secure Locate (slocate) allows local users to corrupt memory via a malformed database file that specifies an offset value that accesses memory outside of the intended buffer.
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5594
http://www.turbolinux.com/pipermail/tl-security-announce/2001-February/000144.html
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-128.html
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2000/MDKSA-2000-085.php3
http://www.debian.org/security/2000/20001217a
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000369