Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in bootpd on OpenBSD, FreeBSD, and Linux systems via a malformed header type.
CVSS Score
10.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bsdi | Bsd Os | All versions |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 6.2 |
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 2.3 |
| Redhat | Linux | All versions |
| Sco | Internet Faststart | All versions |
| Sco | Openserver | All versions |
| Sco | Unixware | 7.0 |
References
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-0798?
CVE-1999-0798 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in bootpd on OpenBSD, FreeBSD, and Linux systems via a malformed header type.
How severe is CVE-1999-0798?
CVE-1999-0798 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-1999-0798?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Bsdi Bsd Os, Freebsd Freebsd, Openbsd Openbsd, Redhat Linux, Sco Internet Faststart.