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 the sar tool in SCO OpenServer 5.0.0 through 5.0.5. This issue can be exploited by local users to gain root privileges through a specially crafted long -f parameter input. This vulnerability is distinct from CVE-1999-1570, as described in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures database. Successful exploitation may compromise the entire system, posing a significant risk to security.

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