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CVE-1999-0018: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Dec 05 1997(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in statd allows root privileges.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SGI IRIX=5.3
SGI IRIX=5.0.1
SGI IRIX=5.1.1
SGI IRIX=5.0
SGI IRIX=5.1
SGI IRIX=5.2
Oracle Solaris SPARC=2.4
Oracle Solaris SPARC=2.5.1
Oracle Solaris SPARC=2.5
Sun SunOS=5.5
Sun SunOS=5.4
Sun SunOS=5.5.1
IBM AIX=4.1
IBM AIX=3.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-0018?

    CVE-1999-0018 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to grant root privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-0018?

    To mitigate CVE-1999-0018, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by the software vendor.

  • Which systems are affected by CVE-1999-0018?

    CVE-1999-0018 affects various versions of SGI IRIX, Oracle Solaris, Sun SunOS, and IBM AIX systems.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-0018?

    CVE-1999-0018 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can allow an attacker to gain unauthorized root access.

  • Is CVE-1999-0018 easy to exploit?

    Yes, CVE-1999-0018 can be easily exploited, making it critical for affected systems to be patched quickly.

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