Vulnerability Description
dumpreg in Red Hat Linux 5.1 opens /dev/mem with O_RDWR access, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) by redirecting fd 1 (stdout) to the kernel.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Linux | 5.1 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=90221104526185&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=90221104526192&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/372
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=90221104526185&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=90221104526192&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/372
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-1406?
CVE-1999-1406 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). dumpreg in Red Hat Linux 5.1 opens /dev/mem with O_RDWR access, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) by redirecting fd 1 (stdout) to the kernel.
How severe is CVE-1999-1406?
CVE-1999-1406 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-1999-1406?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Linux.