What is the severity of CVE-1999-1166?

CVE-1999-1166 is considered a high severity vulnerability as it allows local users to gain root privileges.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1166?

To fix CVE-1999-1166, you should upgrade the Linux kernel to a version later than 2.0.37.

Who is affected by CVE-1999-1166?

CVE-1999-1166 affects any system running the Linux kernel version 2.0.37.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-1166?

CVE-1999-1166 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

Can CVE-1999-1166 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-1999-1166 can only be exploited by local users who have access to the system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-1166

high

7.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

11/7/1999

12/9/2001

3/4/2025

CVE-1999-1166

First published: Sun Jul 11 1999(Updated: )

Linux 2.0.37 does not properly encode the Custom segment limit, which allows local users to gain root privileges by accessing and modifying kernel memory.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Linux kernel	=2.0.37
Linux Kernel	=2.0.37

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/18156

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/523

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1166?
CVE-1999-1166 is considered a high severity vulnerability as it allows local users to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1166?
To fix CVE-1999-1166, you should upgrade the Linux kernel to a version later than 2.0.37.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-1166?
CVE-1999-1166 affects any system running the Linux kernel version 2.0.37.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-1166?
CVE-1999-1166 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
Can CVE-1999-1166 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-1999-1166 can only be exploited by local users who have access to the system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1166?
CVE-1999-1166 is considered a high severity vulnerability as it allows local users to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1166?
To fix CVE-1999-1166, you should upgrade the Linux kernel to a version later than 2.0.37.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-1166?
CVE-1999-1166 affects any system running the Linux kernel version 2.0.37.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-1166?
CVE-1999-1166 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
Can CVE-1999-1166 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-1999-1166 can only be exploited by local users who have access to the system.