Memory corruption in Linux kernel



| Updated: 2024-11-07
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-1999-0381
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Linux Foundation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Memory corruption

EUVDB-ID: #VU100021

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 7.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-1999-0381

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

super 3.11.6 and other versions have a buffer overflow in the syslog utility which allows a local user to gain root access.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/342
https://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=Pine.LNX.3.96.990225011801.12757A-100000@eleet


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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