#VU99799 Memory corruption in Linux kernel - CVE-1999-0460

 

#VU99799 Memory corruption in Linux kernel - CVE-1999-0460

Published: February 19, 1999 / Updated: November 5, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU99799
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-1999-0460
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation

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.

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