Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the lex routines of nslookup for AIX 4.3 may allow attackers to cause a core dump and possibly execute arbitrary code via "long input strings."
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Aix | 4.3.0 |
References
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IX79909&apar=only
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/182777PatchUS Government Resource
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7867
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IX79909&apar=only
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/182777PatchUS Government Resource
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7867
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-1574?
CVE-1999-1574 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the lex routines of nslookup for AIX 4.3 may allow attackers to cause a core dump and possibly execute arbitrary code via "long input strings."
How severe is CVE-1999-1574?
CVE-1999-1574 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-1999-1574?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Aix.