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CVE-1999-0109: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Feb 10 1997(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in ffbconfig in Solaris 2.5.1.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Oracle Solaris SPARC=2.5
Oracle Solaris SPARC=2.5.1
Oracle Solaris SPARC=2.5.1
Sun SunOS=5.5
Sun SunOS=5.5.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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