ID:10839 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Linux kernel - CVE-1999-0381

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:10839 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Linux kernel - CVE-1999-0381

ID:10839 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Linux kernel - CVE-1999-0381

Published: November 7, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU100021
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-1999-0381
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 execute arbitrary code.

super 3.11.6 and other versions have a buffer overflow in the syslog utility which allows a local user to gain root access.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's repository.