CVE-1999-0674
UnknownEPSS 0.80%
Last modified
CVE-1999-0674 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The BSD profil system call allows a local user to modify the internal data space of a program via profiling and execve.. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The BSD profil system call allows a local user to modify the internal data space of a program via profiling and execve.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netbsd | Netbsd | 1.0 |
| Netbsd | Netbsd | 1.1 |
| Netbsd | Netbsd | 1.2 |
| Netbsd | Netbsd | 1.2.1 |
| Netbsd | Netbsd | 1.3 |
| Netbsd | Netbsd | 1.3.1 |
| Netbsd | Netbsd | 1.3.2 |
| Netbsd | Netbsd | 1.3.3 |
| Netbsd | Netbsd | 1.4 |
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 2.0 |
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 2.1 |
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 2.2 |
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 2.3 |
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 2.4 |
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 2.5 |
| Sun | Solaris | 2.4 |
| Sun | Solaris | 2.5 |
| Sun | Solaris | 2.6 |
| Sun | Solaris | 7.0 |
| Sun | Sunos | All versions |
| Sun | Sunos | 5.1 |
| Sun | Sunos | 5.2 |
| Sun | Sunos | 5.3 |
| Sun | Sunos | 5.4 |
| Sun | Sunos | 5.5 |
| Sun | Sunos | 5.5.1 |
| Sun | Sunos | 5.7 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/570Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/570Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-1999-0674?
The BSD profil system call allows a local user to modify the internal data space of a program via profiling and execve.
How severe is CVE-1999-0674?
Severity scoring for CVE-1999-0674 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0674?
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.
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