CVE-1999-1237

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in smbvalid/smbval SMB authentication library, as used in Apache::AuthenSmb and possibly other modules, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via (1) a long username, (2) a long password, and (3) other unspecified methods.

Category

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.83% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/14384 mailing list third party advisory vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/2272 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1237?
CVE-1999-1237 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-1999-1237?
To fix CVE-1999-1237, 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-1999-1237 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-1999-1237 is being actively exploited. 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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