CVE-1999-0301: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 1, 1997
·Updated
Buffer overflow in SunOS/Solaris ps command.
Affected Software
7 affected components
Sun SunOS=5.3
Sun Solaris=2.4
Sun Solaris=2.5.1
Sun Solaris=2.5
Sun SunOS=5.5
Sun SunOS=5.4
Sun SunOS=5.5.1
Event History
Aug 1, 1997
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 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-1999-0301?
CVE-1999-0301 has a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution resulting from a buffer overflow.
2
How do I fix CVE-1999-0301?
To fix CVE-1999-0301, apply the relevant patches released by Oracle for affected Solaris and SunOS versions.
3
What software is affected by CVE-1999-0301?
CVE-1999-0301 affects various versions of SunOS and Solaris, including 2.4, 2.5, 2.5.1, and SunOS versions 5.3 to 5.5.1.
4
What are the potential impacts of CVE-1999-0301?
The potential impacts of CVE-1999-0301 include system crashes, unauthorized access, and the ability for attackers to execute arbitrary code.
5
How is CVE-1999-0301 exploited?
CVE-1999-0301 can be exploited by sending specially crafted input to the ps command, causing a buffer overflow.