CVE-1999-1471
- State
- Published
- Severity
- Not scored
- Published
- Sep 12, 2001
- Updated
- Aug 1, 2024
- Reserved
- Aug 31, 2001
Description
Buffer overflow in passwd in BSD based operating systems 4.3 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges by specifying a long shell or GECOS field.
Scores
The record has no CVSS score.
Weaknesses
The record names no weakness.
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
n/an/a |
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References
- bsd-passwd-bo(7152)vdb-entry
- 4vdb-entry
- CA-1989-01third-party-advisory
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