CVE-1999-0964
UnknownEPSS 0.45%
Last modified
CVE-1999-0964 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in FreeBSD setlocale in the libc module allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long PATH_LOCALE environment variable.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in FreeBSD setlocale in the libc module allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long PATH_LOCALE environment variable.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 2.1.6 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-1999-0964?
Buffer overflow in FreeBSD setlocale in the libc module allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long PATH_LOCALE environment variable.
How severe is CVE-1999-0964?
Severity scoring for CVE-1999-0964 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0964?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 1999
- CVE-1999-0950Buffer overflow in WFTPD FTP server allows remote attackers …
- CVE-1999-0951Buffer overflow in OmniHTTPd CGI program imagemap.exe allows…
- CVE-1999-0952Buffer overflow in Solaris lpstat via class argument allows …
- CVE-1999-0953WWWBoard stores encrypted passwords in a password file that …
- CVE-1999-0954WWWBoard has a default username and default password.
- CVE-1999-0963FreeBSD mount_union command allows local users to gain root …
- CVE-1999-0970The OmniHTTPD visadmin.exe program allows a remote attacker …
- CVE-1999-0972Buffer overflow in Xshipwars xsw program.
- CVE-1999-0973Buffer overflow in Solaris snoop program allows remote attac…
- CVE-1999-0974Buffer overflow in Solaris snoop allows remote attackers to …
- CVE-1999-0975The Windows help system can allow a local user to execute co…
- CVE-1999-0976Sendmail allows local users to reinitialize the aliases data…
Are you affected by CVE-1999-0964?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST