SB1999112501 - Memory corruption in Linux kernel
Published: November 25, 1999
Security Bulletin ID
SB1999112501
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-1999-0317)
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.
Buffer overflow in Linux su command gives root access to local users.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.