CVE-1999-1458

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Jan 25, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-1458 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Digital UNIX 4.0's at program. This issue enables local users to exploit the flaw by providing overly long command line arguments, leading to a buffer overflow. Successful exploitation grants the attacker root privileges, significantly compromising the system's security.

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