CVE-1999-0389
CVSS 2.0 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Jan 3, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-0389 denotes a significant vulnerability in the Debian Linux netstd package's bootp server. This issue involves a buffer overflow, which can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized system takeover or data theft. The vulnerability was identified in 1999 and may have impacted numerous Debian Linux installations. System administrators are advised to update their netstd packages to mitigate this risk.
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Affected Products
- Debian
Affected Vendors
- Debian