CVE-1999-0691

Description

Buffer overflow in the AddSuLog function of the CDE dtaction utility allows local users to gain root privileges via a long user name.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.37%

Vendor Advisory hp.com Vendor Advisory sun.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A3078	vdb entry signature
http://www1.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=HPSBUX9909-103	vendor advisory
http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&doc=secbull/192	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/635	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0691?: CVE-1999-0691 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-1999-0691?: To fix CVE-1999-0691, 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-1999-0691 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-1999-0691 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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