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.

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