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CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-1999-0484: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Feb 23 1999(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in OpenBSD ping.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OpenBSD

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-0484?

    CVE-1999-0484 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its exploitation potential.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-0484?

    To fix CVE-1999-0484, update to the latest version of OpenBSD where the buffer overflow issue has been patched.

  • What software is affected by CVE-1999-0484?

    CVE-1999-0484 specifically affects the OpenBSD operating system.

  • What is the impact of exploiting CVE-1999-0484?

    Exploitation of CVE-1999-0484 can lead to arbitrary code execution on systems running the vulnerable OpenBSD ping.

  • When was CVE-1999-0484 disclosed?

    CVE-1999-0484 was disclosed in the year 1999.

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