CVE-1999-0872
UnknownEPSS 0.36%
Last modified
CVE-1999-0872 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in Vixie cron allows local users to gain root access via a long MAILTO environment variable in a crontab file.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in Vixie cron allows local users to gain root access via a long MAILTO environment variable in a crontab file.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Vixie | Vixie Cron | 3.0_pl1 |
| Caldera | Openlinux | 2.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 2.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 2.2 |
| Redhat | Linux | 4.0 |
| Redhat | Linux | 4.1 |
| Redhat | Linux | 4.2 |
| Redhat | Linux | 5.0 |
| Redhat | Linux | 5.1 |
| Redhat | Linux | 5.2 |
| Redhat | Linux | 6.0 |
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Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-1999-0872?
Buffer overflow in Vixie cron allows local users to gain root access via a long MAILTO environment variable in a crontab file.
How severe is CVE-1999-0872?
Severity scoring for CVE-1999-0872 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0872?
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-1999-0872?
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