CVE-1999-0109: Buffer Overflow
Published Feb 10, 1997
·Updated
Buffer overflow in ffbconfig in Solaris 2.5.1.
Affected Software
5 affected components
Sun Solaris=2.5.1
Sun Solaris=2.5.1
Sun Solaris=2.5
Sun SunOS=5.5
Sun SunOS=5.5.1
Event History
Feb 10, 1997
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 29, 1999
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0109?
CVE-1999-0109 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation through a buffer overflow.
2
How do I fix CVE-1999-0109?
To fix CVE-1999-0109, apply the latest patches provided by Oracle for Solaris 2.5 and 2.5.1.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0109?
CVE-1999-0109 affects Solaris 2.5 and 2.5.1, including both SPARC and x86 architectures.
4
Can CVE-1999-0109 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-1999-0109 can be exploited remotely due to the buffer overflow vulnerability in the ffbconfig utility.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0109?
A possible workaround for CVE-1999-0109 is to disable or restrict access to the vulnerable ffbconfig utility until a patch can be applied.