HIGH · 7.5

CVE-1999-0085

Buffer overflow in rwhod on AIX and other operating systems allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a UDP packet with a long hostname.

Vulnerability Description

Buffer overflow in rwhod on AIX and other operating systems allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a UDP packet with a long hostname.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
FreebsdFreebsd6.2
IbmAix4.2
NetbsdNetbsd2.0.4

References

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-0085?

CVE-1999-0085 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in rwhod on AIX and other operating systems allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a UDP packet with a long hostname.

How severe is CVE-1999-0085?

CVE-1999-0085 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-1999-0085?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Freebsd, Ibm Aix, Netbsd Netbsd.