CVE-1999-1571
CVSS 2.0 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Nov 4, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-1571 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Sar in SCO OpenServer 5.0.0 through 5.0.5. Local users can exploit this issue by providing excessively long -f parameters, potentially leading to root privilege escalation. This vulnerability is distinct from CVE-1999-1570.
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