CVE-1999-0003
CVSS 2.0 Score 10.0 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Apr 1, 1998
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
In 1999, a significant vulnerability was identified and labeled as CVE-1999-0003. This issue affected the Tooltalk database server (rpc.ttdbserverd) and allowed an attacker to execute commands as the root user via a buffer overflow. By exploiting this flaw, an attacker could gain unrestricted access and control over the affected system, potentially leading to serious data breaches or system damage. This vulnerability highlights the importance of applying security patches in a timely manner to protect against such threats.
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Affected Products
- IBM AIX
- SGI IRAX
- SunOS
- Sun Solaris
- HP-UX
Affected Vendors
- IBM Corporation
- HP
- Oracle Corp
- Sun.
- Saskatchewan Government Insurance