Vulnerability Description
Local user gains root privileges via buffer overflow in rdist, via lookup() function.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Inet | Inet | 5.01 |
| Bsdi | Bsd Os | All versions |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 2.0 |
| Ibm | Aix | 3.2 |
| Sco | Internet Faststart | 1.0 |
| Sco | Open Desktop | 2.0 |
| Sco | Openserver | 2.0 |
| Sco | Tcp Ip | 1.2.0 |
| Sco | Unixware | 2.0 |
| Sun | Sunos | - |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0023
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0023
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-0023?
CVE-1999-0023 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Local user gains root privileges via buffer overflow in rdist, via lookup() function.
How severe is CVE-1999-0023?
CVE-1999-0023 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-1999-0023?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Inet Inet, Bsdi Bsd Os, Freebsd Freebsd, Ibm Aix, Sco Internet Faststart.