CVE-1999-0973
UnknownEPSS 3.47%
Last modified
CVE-1999-0973 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in Solaris snoop program allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via a long domain name when snoop is running in verbose mode.. EPSS estimates a 3.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in Solaris snoop program allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via a long domain name when snoop is running in verbose mode.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Solaris | 2.4 |
| Sun | Solaris | 2.5 |
| Sun | Solaris | 2.5.1 |
| Sun | Solaris | 2.6 |
| Sun | Solaris | 7.0 |
| Sun | Sunos | All versions |
| Sun | Sunos | 5.3 |
| Sun | Sunos | 5.4 |
| Sun | Sunos | 5.5 |
| Sun | Sunos | 5.5.1 |
| Sun | Sunos | 5.7 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-1999-0973?
Buffer overflow in Solaris snoop program allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via a long domain name when snoop is running in verbose mode.
How severe is CVE-1999-0973?
Severity scoring for CVE-1999-0973 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0973?
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-1999-0973?
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