7.2
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 119
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-1999-0126: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sun May 03 1998(Updated: )

SGI IRIX buffer overflow in xterm and Xaw allows root access.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
XFree86

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-0126?

    CVE-1999-0126 is assigned a high severity level due to the potential for remote root access through a buffer overflow.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-0126?

    To fix CVE-1999-0126, you should upgrade to the latest version of XFree86 that includes a patch for the buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0126?

    CVE-1999-0126 affects systems running the XFree86 X Window System software.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-1999-0126?

    The potential impacts of CVE-1999-0126 include unauthorized remote access and control of the affected system.

  • Who can exploit CVE-1999-0126?

    CVE-1999-0126 can be exploited by an attacker with the ability to send specially crafted data to an xterm or Xaw session.

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