What is the severity of CVE-1999-0832?

CVE-1999-0832 is considered critical as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected systems.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0832?

To mitigate CVE-1999-0832, you should upgrade to a patched version of the NFS server provided by your distribution.

Which versions of Linux are affected by CVE-1999-0832?

CVE-1999-0832 affects specific versions of Debian Linux 2.1 and Red Hat Linux 5.2.

What type of attack does CVE-1999-0832 facilitate?

CVE-1999-0832 facilitates remote command execution via a buffer overflow through a long pathname.

Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0832?

A temporary workaround for CVE-1999-0832 includes disabling the NFS server until a patch can be applied.

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CVE-1999-0832

critical

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

9/11/1999

2/6/2000

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-0832: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Nov 09 1999(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in NFS server on Linux allows attackers to execute commands via a long pathname.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Debian Debian Linux	=2.1
Red Hat Linux	=5.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0832?
CVE-1999-0832 is considered critical as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0832?
To mitigate CVE-1999-0832, you should upgrade to a patched version of the NFS server provided by your distribution.
Which versions of Linux are affected by CVE-1999-0832?
CVE-1999-0832 affects specific versions of Debian Linux 2.1 and Red Hat Linux 5.2.
What type of attack does CVE-1999-0832 facilitate?
CVE-1999-0832 facilitates remote command execution via a buffer overflow through a long pathname.
Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0832?
A temporary workaround for CVE-1999-0832 includes disabling the NFS server until a patch can be applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0832?
CVE-1999-0832 is considered critical as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0832?
To mitigate CVE-1999-0832, you should upgrade to a patched version of the NFS server provided by your distribution.
Which versions of Linux are affected by CVE-1999-0832?
CVE-1999-0832 affects specific versions of Debian Linux 2.1 and Red Hat Linux 5.2.
What type of attack does CVE-1999-0832 facilitate?
CVE-1999-0832 facilitates remote command execution via a buffer overflow through a long pathname.
Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0832?
A temporary workaround for CVE-1999-0832 includes disabling the NFS server until a patch can be applied.