HIGH · 8.4

CVE-1999-0038

Buffer overflow in xlock program allows local users to execute commands as root.

Vulnerability Description

Buffer overflow in xlock program allows local users to execute commands as root.

CVSS Score

8.4

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Data GeneralDg Ux1.0
SgiIrix5.0
BsdiBsd Os2.1
DebianDebian Linux0.93
HpHp-Ux10.00
IbmAix3.2
SunSolaris2.4
SunSunos5.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-0038?

CVE-1999-0038 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in xlock program allows local users to execute commands as root.

How severe is CVE-1999-0038?

CVE-1999-0038 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-1999-0038?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Data General Dg Ux, Sgi Irix, Bsdi Bsd Os, Debian Debian Linux, Hp Hp-Ux.