Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflows in Sun libnsl allow root access.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Aix | 4.2 |
| Sun | Solaris | 2.4 |
| Sun | Sunos | - |
References
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&doc=secbull/172
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IX80543&apar=only
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&doc=secbull/172
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IX80543&apar=only
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-0055?
CVE-1999-0055 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Buffer overflows in Sun libnsl allow root access.
How severe is CVE-1999-0055?
CVE-1999-0055 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-1999-0055?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Aix, Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.