Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in sar for SCO OpenServer 5.0.0 through 5.0.5 may allow local users to gain root privileges via a long -f parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-1999-1570.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sco | Openserver | 5.0.0 |
References
- ftp://stage.caldera.com/pub/security/sse/security_bulletins/SB-99.17c
- ftp://stage.caldera.com/pub/security/sse/sse037c/sse037c.ltr
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=93762097815861&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=94053017801639&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=94183363719024&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=vuln-dev&m=102098949103708&w=2
- http://online.securityfocus.com/advisories/1843PatchVendor Advisory
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/27074
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8989.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/643
- ftp://stage.caldera.com/pub/security/sse/security_bulletins/SB-99.17c
- ftp://stage.caldera.com/pub/security/sse/sse037c/sse037c.ltr
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=93762097815861&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=94053017801639&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=94183363719024&w=2
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-1571?
CVE-1999-1571 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in sar for SCO OpenServer 5.0.0 through 5.0.5 may allow local users to gain root privileges via a long -f parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-1999-1570.
How severe is CVE-1999-1571?
CVE-1999-1571 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-1999-1571?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sco Openserver.