CVE-1999-0002: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Oct 12 1998(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in NFS mountd gives root access to remote attackers, mostly in Linux systems.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| bsdi bsd os | =1.1 | |
| SCO OpenLinux Server | =1.2 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =2.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =2.1 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =3.0.3 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =4.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =4.1 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =4.2 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =5.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =5.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0002?
CVE-1999-0002 has a critical severity level due to its potential to give root access to remote attackers.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0002?
To fix CVE-1999-0002, you should upgrade to a version of the software that has patched the buffer overflow vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0002?
CVE-1999-0002 mainly affects various versions of Linux systems including those from Red Hat and SCO OpenLinux.
What could an attacker do by exploiting CVE-1999-0002?
By exploiting CVE-1999-0002, an attacker could execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the affected system.
Is CVE-1999-0002 still a threat today?
While CVE-1999-0002 was disclosed in 1999, it remains a legacy vulnerability that could still affect outdated systems not yet patched.
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