What is the severity of CVE-1999-0234?

CVE-1999-0234 is classified as a moderately severe vulnerability due to its potential to allow unexpected command execution.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0234?

To fix CVE-1999-0234, update the affected Bash version to a patched version that addresses this vulnerability.

Which software is affected by CVE-1999-0234?

CVE-1999-0234 affects several Linux distributions including Yggdrasil Linux, SGI IRIX, SCO OpenLinux Server, Red Hat Linux 3.0.3, and SUSE Linux 4.2.

Can CVE-1999-0234 lead to remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-1999-0234 can potentially lead to remote code execution if exploited by an attacker.

When was CVE-1999-0234 discovered?

CVE-1999-0234 was discovered in 1999 and has been acknowledged as a legacy vulnerability affecting certain Unix-like systems.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-0234

medium

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

8/10/1996

29/9/1999

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-0234

First published: Tue Oct 08 1996(Updated: )

Bash treats any character with a value of 255 as a command separator.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
All of
Yggdrasil Linux
SGI IRIX
SCO OpenLinux Server
Red Hat Linux	=3.0.3
SUSE Linux	=4.2
Yggdrasil Linux
SGI IRIX

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Reference Links

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0234

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0234?
CVE-1999-0234 is classified as a moderately severe vulnerability due to its potential to allow unexpected command execution.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0234?
To fix CVE-1999-0234, update the affected Bash version to a patched version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which software is affected by CVE-1999-0234?
CVE-1999-0234 affects several Linux distributions including Yggdrasil Linux, SGI IRIX, SCO OpenLinux Server, Red Hat Linux 3.0.3, and SUSE Linux 4.2.
Can CVE-1999-0234 lead to remote code execution?
Yes, CVE-1999-0234 can potentially lead to remote code execution if exploited by an attacker.
When was CVE-1999-0234 discovered?
CVE-1999-0234 was discovered in 1999 and has been acknowledged as a legacy vulnerability affecting certain Unix-like systems.

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