CVE-1999-0137
CVSS 2.0 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Jul 9, 1996
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-0137 is a vulnerability affecting the dip program on various Linux systems. This issue enables local users to exploit a buffer overflow and ultimately gain root access, thereby compromising the security of the affected system. The dip program, which is used for dial-up networking, fails to properly validate input data, making it susceptible to this kind of attack. The vulnerability poses a significant risk to systems where the dip service is running, as successful exploitation could result in unauthorized system takeover.
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