CVE-1999-0761: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 4, 2000
·Updated
Buffer overflow in FreeBSD fts library routines allows local user to modify arbitrary files via the periodic program.
Affected Software
15 affected components
FreeBSD FreeBSD=3.1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=2.2.5
FreeBSD FreeBSD=2.2.2
FreeBSD FreeBSD=2.2.3
FreeBSD FreeBSD=2.0.5
FreeBSD FreeBSD=1.1.5.1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=2.2.8
FreeBSD FreeBSD=3.0
FreeBSD FreeBSD=3.2
FreeBSD FreeBSD=2.2.4
FreeBSD FreeBSD=2.1.0
FreeBSD FreeBSD=2.2.6
FreeBSD FreeBSD=2.1.7.1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=2.1.5
FreeBSD FreeBSD=2.0
Event History
Jan 4, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0761?
CVE-1999-0761 has a high severity due to its potential to allow local users to modify arbitrary files.
2
How do I fix CVE-1999-0761?
To fix CVE-1999-0761, you should upgrade to a patched version of FreeBSD that addresses the buffer overflow vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0761?
CVE-1999-0761 affects FreeBSD versions 1.1.5.1 through 3.2.
4
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-1999-0761?
The nature of the vulnerability in CVE-1999-0761 is a buffer overflow in the fts library routines.
5
Can CVE-1999-0761 be exploited remotely?
CVE-1999-0761 is primarily a local vulnerability, requiring local access to exploit.