CVE-1999-0109

Summary

CVE-1999-0109 represents a significant vulnerability in Solaris 2.5.1's ffbconfig component. This issue stems from a buffer overflow, which permits an attacker to inject malicious code and potentially gain unauthorized access to the system. Exploiting this vulnerability may lead to serious consequences, including privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution. The ffbconfig utility, used for configuring X Window System frame buffers, is the affected component. It is crucial for system administrators to apply the necessary patches or updates to mitigate this risk.

Prevent cyber attacks with Recorded Future by prioritizing and patching critical vulnerabilities being exploited by threat actors targeting your industry. Book your demo to learn more.