CVE-1999-0566

CVSS 2.0 Score 5.0 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Aug 1, 1997
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0566 is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to write to syslog files from any location, leading to a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. By overwhelming the syslog files with excessive data, the attacker can cause the system to become unresponsive, making it difficult or impossible for authorized users to access the system. Additionally, this activity can potentially conceal other malicious actions taking place on the affected system.

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