CVE-1999-0855

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Dec 1, 1999

Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0855 is a vulnerability affecting the FreeBSD gdc (graphics device controller) program. This issue involves a buffer overflow, allowing an attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system if they can craft a specially crafted input. Successful exploitation could lead to significant security risks, including unauthorized access, data theft, or system crashes. Users are advised to update their FreeBSD installations as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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FreeBSD

Affected Vendors

FreeBSD Project

Advisories, Assessments, and Mitigations

https://app.recordedfuture.com/live/sc/entity/NEUHSg
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-1999-0855
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-0855

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