First published: Fri Feb 19 1999(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in Linux autofs module through long directory names allows local users to perform a denial of service.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Linux kernel | =2.1 | |
Linux kernel | =2.3.0 | |
Linux kernel | =2.0 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.0 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.1 | |
Linux Kernel | =2.3.0 |
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CVE-1999-0460 has a severity rating of medium due to its potential to allow local users to cause a denial of service.
To fix CVE-1999-0460, you should upgrade to a patched version of the Linux kernel that addresses the buffer overflow issue.
Local users running affected versions of the Linux kernel (2.0, 2.1, or 2.3.0) are at risk from CVE-1999-0460.
CVE-1999-0460 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Linux autofs module.
No, CVE-1999-0460 can only be exploited locally by authenticated users.