What is the severity of CVE-1999-1329?

The CVE-1999-1329 vulnerability is considered to have a high severity due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1329?

To fix CVE-1999-1329, it is essential to upgrade to a version of Red Hat Linux later than 5.1 that does not contain the buffer overflow vulnerability.

What causes CVE-1999-1329?

CVE-1999-1329 is caused by a buffer overflow in the SysVInit component of Red Hat Linux 5.1 and earlier, allowing local users to exploit the flaw.

Who is affected by CVE-1999-1329?

Local users operating on Red Hat Linux 5.1 and earlier are primarily affected by CVE-1999-1329 due to unsafe handling of inputs.

What are the consequences of CVE-1999-1329?

The consequences of CVE-1999-1329 include unauthorized privilege escalation, which can lead to system compromise by local attackers.

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CVE-1999-1329

high

7.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

31/12/1999

9/3/2002

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-1329: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Dec 31 1999(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in SysVInit in Red Hat Linux 5.1 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Red Hat Linux	<=5.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1329?
The CVE-1999-1329 vulnerability is considered to have a high severity due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1329?
To fix CVE-1999-1329, it is essential to upgrade to a version of Red Hat Linux later than 5.1 that does not contain the buffer overflow vulnerability.
What causes CVE-1999-1329?
CVE-1999-1329 is caused by a buffer overflow in the SysVInit component of Red Hat Linux 5.1 and earlier, allowing local users to exploit the flaw.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-1329?
Local users operating on Red Hat Linux 5.1 and earlier are primarily affected by CVE-1999-1329 due to unsafe handling of inputs.
What are the consequences of CVE-1999-1329?
The consequences of CVE-1999-1329 include unauthorized privilege escalation, which can lead to system compromise by local attackers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1329?
The CVE-1999-1329 vulnerability is considered to have a high severity due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1329?
To fix CVE-1999-1329, it is essential to upgrade to a version of Red Hat Linux later than 5.1 that does not contain the buffer overflow vulnerability.
What causes CVE-1999-1329?
CVE-1999-1329 is caused by a buffer overflow in the SysVInit component of Red Hat Linux 5.1 and earlier, allowing local users to exploit the flaw.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-1329?
Local users operating on Red Hat Linux 5.1 and earlier are primarily affected by CVE-1999-1329 due to unsafe handling of inputs.
What are the consequences of CVE-1999-1329?
The consequences of CVE-1999-1329 include unauthorized privilege escalation, which can lead to system compromise by local attackers.