What is the severity of CVE-1999-0906?

CVE-1999-0906 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow local users to gain root access.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0906?

To fix CVE-1999-0906, it is recommended to update or patch the affected version of SUSE Linux, specifically version 6.2.

Who is affected by CVE-1999-0906?

CVE-1999-0906 affects users of SUSE Linux version 6.2 who can execute the vulnerable sccw application.

What systems are specifically vulnerable to CVE-1999-0906?

CVE-1999-0906 specifically targets systems running SUSE Linux version 6.2.

Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0906 if I can't patch immediately?

A potential workaround for CVE-1999-0906 is to restrict access to the sccw application or to avoid using it until a patch can be applied.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-0906

high

7.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

23/9/1999

18/4/2000

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-0906: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Sep 23 1999(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in sccw allows local users to gain root access via the HOME environmental variable.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
SUSE Linux	=6.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0906?
CVE-1999-0906 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow local users to gain root access.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0906?
To fix CVE-1999-0906, it is recommended to update or patch the affected version of SUSE Linux, specifically version 6.2.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-0906?
CVE-1999-0906 affects users of SUSE Linux version 6.2 who can execute the vulnerable sccw application.
What systems are specifically vulnerable to CVE-1999-0906?
CVE-1999-0906 specifically targets systems running SUSE Linux version 6.2.
Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0906 if I can't patch immediately?
A potential workaround for CVE-1999-0906 is to restrict access to the sccw application or to avoid using it until a patch can be applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0906?
CVE-1999-0906 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow local users to gain root access.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0906?
To fix CVE-1999-0906, it is recommended to update or patch the affected version of SUSE Linux, specifically version 6.2.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-0906?
CVE-1999-0906 affects users of SUSE Linux version 6.2 who can execute the vulnerable sccw application.
What systems are specifically vulnerable to CVE-1999-0906?
CVE-1999-0906 specifically targets systems running SUSE Linux version 6.2.
Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0906 if I can't patch immediately?
A potential workaround for CVE-1999-0906 is to restrict access to the sccw application or to avoid using it until a patch can be applied.