CVE-1999-0704: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Sep 16 1999(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in Berkeley automounter daemon (amd) logging facility provided in the Linux am-utils package and others.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| BSDI BSD/OS | =3.1 | |
| BSDI BSD/OS | =4.0.1 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =3.0 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =3.1 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =3.2 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =4.2 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =5.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =5.1 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =5.2 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =6.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0704?
CVE-1999-0704 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for buffer overflow exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0704?
To fix CVE-1999-0704, upgrade the affected am-utils package to a version that has patched the buffer overflow vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0704?
CVE-1999-0704 affects multiple versions of BSDI BSD OS, FreeBSD, and various releases of Red Hat Linux.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-0704?
CVE-1999-0704 is categorized as a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Berkeley automounter daemon.
Are there any known exploits for CVE-1999-0704?
Yes, there are known exploits for CVE-1999-0704 that leverage the buffer overflow to potentially execute arbitrary code.
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