CVE-1999-0971 — HIGH (7.2) — White Hats Nepal

Q: What is CVE-1999-0971?

CVE-1999-0971 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in Exim allows local users to gain root privileges via a long :include: option in a .forward file.

Q: How severe is CVE-1999-0971?

CVE-1999-0971 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-1999-0971?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: University Of Cambridge Exim.

Vulnerability Description

Buffer overflow in Exim allows local users to gain root privileges via a long :include: option in a .forward file.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Confidentiality

COMPLETE

Integrity

COMPLETE

Availability

COMPLETE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
University Of Cambridge	Exim	<= 1.62

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/7301
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/7301

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-0971?

CVE-1999-0971 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in Exim allows local users to gain root privileges via a long :include: option in a .forward file.

How severe is CVE-1999-0971?

CVE-1999-0971 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-1999-0971?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: University Of Cambridge Exim.