What is the severity of CVE-1999-0099?

CVE-1999-0099 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local or remote attackers to gain root privileges.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0099?

To fix CVE-1999-0099, it is recommended to update the affected software packages to the latest version that patches the buffer overflow vulnerability.

Which systems are affected by CVE-1999-0099?

CVE-1999-0099 affects multiple versions of BSDi, Convex OS, Cray UNICOS, IBM AIX, and Sun Solaris.

Can CVE-1999-0099 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-1999-0099 can be exploited remotely if the vulnerable syslog service is exposed to an untrusted network.

What could an attacker do if they exploit CVE-1999-0099?

If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code with root privileges, potentially compromising the entire system.

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CVE-1999-0099

critical

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

19/10/1995

29/9/1999

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-0099: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Oct 19 1995(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in syslog utility allows local or remote attackers to gain root privileges.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
bsdi bsd os	=2.0
bsdi bsd os	=2.0.1
Convex Convexos	=10.1
Convex Convexos	=10.2
Convex Convexos	=11.0
Convex Convexos	=11.1
Convex Spp-ux	=3
Cray UNICOS	=8.0
Cray UNICOS	=8.3
Cray UNICOS	=9.0
IBM AIX	=3.2
IBM AIX	=4.1
Oracle Solaris SPARC	=2.4
Sun SunOS	=4.1.3
Sun SunOS	=4.1.3u1
Sun SunOS	=4.1.4
Sun SunOS	=5.3
Sun SunOS	=5.4

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Reference Links

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0099

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0099?
CVE-1999-0099 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local or remote attackers to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0099?
To fix CVE-1999-0099, it is recommended to update the affected software packages to the latest version that patches the buffer overflow vulnerability.
Which systems are affected by CVE-1999-0099?
CVE-1999-0099 affects multiple versions of BSDi, Convex OS, Cray UNICOS, IBM AIX, and Sun Solaris.
Can CVE-1999-0099 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-1999-0099 can be exploited remotely if the vulnerable syslog service is exposed to an untrusted network.
What could an attacker do if they exploit CVE-1999-0099?
If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code with root privileges, potentially compromising the entire system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0099?
CVE-1999-0099 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local or remote attackers to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0099?
To fix CVE-1999-0099, it is recommended to update the affected software packages to the latest version that patches the buffer overflow vulnerability.
Which systems are affected by CVE-1999-0099?
CVE-1999-0099 affects multiple versions of BSDi, Convex OS, Cray UNICOS, IBM AIX, and Sun Solaris.
Can CVE-1999-0099 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-1999-0099 can be exploited remotely if the vulnerable syslog service is exposed to an untrusted network.
What could an attacker do if they exploit CVE-1999-0099?
If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code with root privileges, potentially compromising the entire system.