CVE-1999-0691
UnknownEPSS 0.84%
Last modified
CVE-1999-0691 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the AddSuLog function of the CDE dtaction utility allows local users to gain root privileges via a long user name.. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in the AddSuLog function of the CDE dtaction utility allows local users to gain root privileges via a long user name.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cde | Cde | 1.0.1 |
| Cde | Cde | 1.0.2 |
| Cde | Cde | 1.1 |
| Cde | Cde | 1.2 |
| Cde | Cde | 2.0 |
| Cde | Cde | 2.1 |
| Digital | Unix | 4.0d |
| Digital | Unix | 4.0e |
| Digital | Unix | 4.0f |
| Ibm | Aix | 4.1 |
| Ibm | Aix | 4.1.1 |
| Ibm | Aix | 4.1.2 |
| Ibm | Aix | 4.1.3 |
| Ibm | Aix | 4.1.4 |
| Ibm | Aix | 4.1.5 |
| Ibm | Aix | 4.2 |
| Ibm | Aix | 4.2.1 |
| Ibm | Aix | 4.3 |
| Ibm | Aix | 4.3.1 |
| Ibm | Aix | 4.3.2 |
| Sun | Solaris | 2.4 |
| Sun | Solaris | 2.5.1 |
| Sun | Solaris | 2.6 |
| Sun | Solaris | 7.0 |
| Sun | Sunos | 5.4 |
| Sun | Sunos | 5.5 |
| Sun | Sunos | 5.5.1 |
| Sun | Sunos | 5.7 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-1999-0691?
Buffer overflow in the AddSuLog function of the CDE dtaction utility allows local users to gain root privileges via a long user name.
How severe is CVE-1999-0691?
Severity scoring for CVE-1999-0691 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0691?
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