7.2
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-1999-1008

First published: Tue Apr 18 2000(Updated: )

xsoldier program allows local users to gain root access via a long argument.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mandrake Linux=7.0
FreeBSD FreeBSD=3.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-1008?

    CVE-1999-1008 is considered a critical vulnerability allowing local users to gain root access.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-1008?

    To mitigate CVE-1999-1008, you should upgrade to a patched version of the affected software.

  • Which systems are affected by CVE-1999-1008?

    CVE-1999-1008 affects Mandrake Linux 7.0 and FreeBSD 3.3 systems.

  • What kind of access does CVE-1999-1008 provide to attackers?

    CVE-1999-1008 enables local users to obtain root access through an exploit leveraging argument length.

  • Is CVE-1999-1008 a remote or local vulnerability?

    CVE-1999-1008 is a local vulnerability that requires local user access to the affected system.

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