ID:10808 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Linux kernel - CVE-1999-0460

 
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ID:10808 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Linux kernel - CVE-1999-0460

Published: November 5, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU99799
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-1999-0460
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform service disruption.

Buffer overflow in Linux autofs module through long directory names allows local users to perform a denial of service.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's repository.