HIGH · 10.0

CVE-1999-0192

Buffer overflow in telnet daemon tgetent routing allows remote attackers to gain root access via the TERMCAP environmental variable.

Vulnerability Description

Buffer overflow in telnet daemon tgetent routing allows remote attackers to gain root access via the TERMCAP environmental variable.

CVSS Score

10.0

HIGH

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
RedhatLinux4.0
SlackwareSlackware Linux3.2

References

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-0192?

CVE-1999-0192 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in telnet daemon tgetent routing allows remote attackers to gain root access via the TERMCAP environmental variable.

How severe is CVE-1999-0192?

CVE-1999-0192 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-1999-0192?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Linux, Slackware Slackware Linux.