CVE-1999-0674
First published: Mon Aug 09 1999(Updated: )
The BSD profil system call allows a local user to modify the internal data space of a program via profiling and execve.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| NetBSD current | =1.0 | |
| NetBSD current | =1.1 | |
| NetBSD current | =1.2 | |
| NetBSD current | =1.2.1 | |
| NetBSD current | =1.3 | |
| NetBSD current | =1.3.1 | |
| NetBSD current | =1.3.2 | |
| NetBSD current | =1.3.3 | |
| NetBSD current | =1.4 | |
| OpenBSD | =2.0 | |
| OpenBSD | =2.1 | |
| OpenBSD | =2.2 | |
| OpenBSD | =2.3 | |
| OpenBSD | =2.4 | |
| OpenBSD | =2.5 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =2.4 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =2.5 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =2.6 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =7.0 | |
| Sun SunOS | ||
| Sun SunOS | =5.1 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.2 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.3 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.4 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.5 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.5.1 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0674?
CVE-1999-0674 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to manipulate a program's internal data.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0674?
To fix CVE-1999-0674, update your BSD system to the latest available version that includes the security patch.
Which operating systems are affected by CVE-1999-0674?
CVE-1999-0674 affects various versions of NetBSD, OpenBSD, and SunOS, specifically versions from 1.0 to 2.6.
Who can exploit CVE-1999-0674?
CVE-1999-0674 can be exploited by local users who have access to the system.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-1999-0674?
Exploiting CVE-1999-0674 can lead to unauthorized modification of program data, potentially resulting in privilege escalation.
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