What is the severity of CVE-1999-0390?

CVE-1999-0390 has a high severity level due to the potential for a buffer overflow, which can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0390?

To fix CVE-1999-0390, apply the latest patches provided by your Linux distribution, such as Red Hat or SUSE.

What software is affected by CVE-1999-0390?

CVE-1999-0390 affects various versions of Red Hat Linux (4.0, 4.1, 4.2, 5.0, 5.1, 5.2) and SUSE Linux (5.0, 5.1).

What is a buffer overflow in the context of CVE-1999-0390?

In the context of CVE-1999-0390, a buffer overflow occurs when the Dosemu Slang library processes data larger than the buffer can handle, leading to memory corruption.

Are there any known exploits for CVE-1999-0390?

Yes, there are known exploits for CVE-1999-0390 that leverage the buffer overflow vulnerability to gain unauthorized access or execute code.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-0390

high

7.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

4/1/1999

22/3/2000

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-0390: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Jan 04 1999(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in Dosemu Slang library in Linux.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Red Hat Linux	=4.0
Red Hat Linux	=4.1
Red Hat Linux	=4.2
Red Hat Linux	=5.0
Red Hat Linux	=5.1
Red Hat Linux	=5.2
SUSE Linux	=5.0
SUSE Linux	=5.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0390?
CVE-1999-0390 has a high severity level due to the potential for a buffer overflow, which can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0390?
To fix CVE-1999-0390, apply the latest patches provided by your Linux distribution, such as Red Hat or SUSE.
What software is affected by CVE-1999-0390?
CVE-1999-0390 affects various versions of Red Hat Linux (4.0, 4.1, 4.2, 5.0, 5.1, 5.2) and SUSE Linux (5.0, 5.1).
What is a buffer overflow in the context of CVE-1999-0390?
In the context of CVE-1999-0390, a buffer overflow occurs when the Dosemu Slang library processes data larger than the buffer can handle, leading to memory corruption.
Are there any known exploits for CVE-1999-0390?
Yes, there are known exploits for CVE-1999-0390 that leverage the buffer overflow vulnerability to gain unauthorized access or execute code.

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