What is the severity of CVE-1999-0363?

CVE-1999-0363 has a high severity due to its potential for root compromise.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0363?

To fix CVE-1999-0363, upgrade to a patched version of the PLP lpc program or apply any available security patches for SuSE Linux 5.2.

Which software is affected by CVE-1999-0363?

CVE-1999-0363 affects the Plp Line Printer Control program on SuSE Linux version 5.2.

What does CVE-1999-0363 exploit?

CVE-1999-0363 exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to execution of arbitrary code with root privileges.

Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0363?

A temporary workaround for CVE-1999-0363 is to restrict access to the affected program until a patch can be applied.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-0363

high

7.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

2/2/1999

29/9/1999

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-0363: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Feb 02 1999(Updated: )

SuSE 5.2 PLP lpc program has a buffer overflow that leads to root compromise.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Plp Line Printer Control
SUSE Linux	=5.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0363?
CVE-1999-0363 has a high severity due to its potential for root compromise.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0363?
To fix CVE-1999-0363, upgrade to a patched version of the PLP lpc program or apply any available security patches for SuSE Linux 5.2.
Which software is affected by CVE-1999-0363?
CVE-1999-0363 affects the Plp Line Printer Control program on SuSE Linux version 5.2.
What does CVE-1999-0363 exploit?
CVE-1999-0363 exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to execution of arbitrary code with root privileges.
Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0363?
A temporary workaround for CVE-1999-0363 is to restrict access to the affected program until a patch can be applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0363?
CVE-1999-0363 has a high severity due to its potential for root compromise.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0363?
To fix CVE-1999-0363, upgrade to a patched version of the PLP lpc program or apply any available security patches for SuSE Linux 5.2.
Which software is affected by CVE-1999-0363?
CVE-1999-0363 affects the Plp Line Printer Control program on SuSE Linux version 5.2.
What does CVE-1999-0363 exploit?
CVE-1999-0363 exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to execution of arbitrary code with root privileges.
Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0363?
A temporary workaround for CVE-1999-0363 is to restrict access to the affected program until a patch can be applied.