CVE-1999-0872: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Aug 25 1999(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in Vixie cron allows local users to gain root access via a long MAILTO environment variable in a crontab file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Vixie Cron | =3.0_pl1 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =5.1 | |
| Debian Linux | =2.2 | |
| Debian Linux | =2.1 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =5.2 | |
| SCO OpenLinux Server | =2.2 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =5.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =4.1 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =4.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =4.2 | |
| =3.0_pl1 | ||
| =2.2 | ||
| =2.1 | ||
| =2.2 | ||
| =4.0 | ||
| =4.1 | ||
| =4.2 | ||
| =5.0 | ||
| =5.1 | ||
| =5.2 | ||
| =6.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0872?
CVE-1999-0872 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to gain root access.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0872?
To fix CVE-1999-0872, you should update Vixie cron to a version that addresses the buffer overflow issue.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-0872?
CVE-1999-0872 affects local users on systems running vulnerable versions of Vixie cron, including specific releases of Debian, Red Hat, and SCO OpenLinux.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-0872?
CVE-1999-0872 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that exploits the MAILTO environment variable in crontab files.
Can CVE-1999-0872 be exploited remotely?
CVE-1999-0872 cannot be exploited remotely, as it requires local user access to the system to be effective.
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