CVE-1999-0025

Description

root privileges via buffer overflow in df command on SGI IRIX systems.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.44% Top 25%

Third-Party Advisory cert.org Third-Party Advisory cert.org

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/20851	third party advisory us government resource
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/440	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/346	vdb entry
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-1997-21.html	third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0025?: CVE-1999-0025 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-1999-0025?: To fix CVE-1999-0025, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-1999-0025 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-1999-0025 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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