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CVE-1999-0405

UnknownEPSS 0.76%

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CVE-1999-0405 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A buffer overflow in lsof allows local users to obtain root privilege.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A buffer overflow in lsof allows local users to obtain root privilege.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.76%

50.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DebianDebian Linux2.0
DebianDebian Linux2.0.5
FreebsdFreebsd2.0
FreebsdFreebsd2.0.5
FreebsdFreebsd2.1.0
FreebsdFreebsd2.1.5
FreebsdFreebsd2.1.6
FreebsdFreebsd2.1.7.1
FreebsdFreebsd2.2.2
FreebsdFreebsd2.2.3
FreebsdFreebsd2.2.4
FreebsdFreebsd2.2.5
FreebsdFreebsd2.2.6
FreebsdFreebsd2.2.8
FreebsdFreebsd3.0
FreebsdFreebsd3.1
FreebsdFreebsd3.2
RedhatLinux5.2
SuseSuse Linux4.2
SuseSuse Linux4.3
SuseSuse Linux4.4
SuseSuse Linux4.4.1
SuseSuse Linux5.0
SuseSuse Linux5.1
SuseSuse Linux5.2
SuseSuse Linux5.3
SuseSuse Linux6.0
SuseSuse Linux6.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-0405?
A buffer overflow in lsof allows local users to obtain root privilege.
How severe is CVE-1999-0405?
Severity scoring for CVE-1999-0405 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0405?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-1999-0405?

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Source: NVD / NIST