Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in NFS mountd gives root access to remote attackers, mostly in Linux systems.
CVSS Score
10.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bsdi | Bsd Os | 1.1 |
| Caldera | Openlinux | 1.2 |
| Redhat | Linux | 2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/19981006-01-I
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/j-006.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/121ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/19981006-01-I
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/j-006.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/121ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-0002?
CVE-1999-0002 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in NFS mountd gives root access to remote attackers, mostly in Linux systems.
How severe is CVE-1999-0002?
CVE-1999-0002 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-1999-0002?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Bsdi Bsd Os, Caldera Openlinux, Redhat Linux.