What is the severity of CVE-1999-0688?

CVE-1999-0688 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to buffer overflow issues.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0688?

To fix CVE-1999-0688, apply the recommended patches provided by HP for HP-UX versions 10.x and 11.x.

What are the affected versions of HP-UX for CVE-1999-0688?

CVE-1999-0688 affects HP-UX versions 10.24 and 11.00.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-1999-0688?

CVE-1999-0688 can be exploited through remote code execution due to the buffer overflow.

Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0688 if I cannot patch immediately?

A potential workaround for CVE-1999-0688 is to restrict access to the vulnerable service until a patch can be applied.

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CVE-1999-0688

medium

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

1/7/1999

4/1/2000

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-0688: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Jul 01 1999(Updated: )

Buffer overflows in HP Software Distributor (SD) for HPUX 10.x and 11.x.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
HPE HP-UX	=11.00
HPE HP-UX	=10.24

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0688?
CVE-1999-0688 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to buffer overflow issues.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0688?
To fix CVE-1999-0688, apply the recommended patches provided by HP for HP-UX versions 10.x and 11.x.
What are the affected versions of HP-UX for CVE-1999-0688?
CVE-1999-0688 affects HP-UX versions 10.24 and 11.00.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-1999-0688?
CVE-1999-0688 can be exploited through remote code execution due to the buffer overflow.
Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0688 if I cannot patch immediately?
A potential workaround for CVE-1999-0688 is to restrict access to the vulnerable service until a patch can be applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0688?
CVE-1999-0688 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to buffer overflow issues.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0688?
To fix CVE-1999-0688, apply the recommended patches provided by HP for HP-UX versions 10.x and 11.x.
What are the affected versions of HP-UX for CVE-1999-0688?
CVE-1999-0688 affects HP-UX versions 10.24 and 11.00.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-1999-0688?
CVE-1999-0688 can be exploited through remote code execution due to the buffer overflow.
Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0688 if I cannot patch immediately?
A potential workaround for CVE-1999-0688 is to restrict access to the vulnerable service until a patch can be applied.