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published date: May 1, 1997

CVE-1999-0040 : Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Description

Buffer overflow in Xt library of X Windowing System allows local users to execute commands with root privileges.

Product(s):

  • Bsdi Bsd Os 2.0.1
  • Bsdi Bsd Os 2.0
  • Bsdi Bsd Os 2.1
  • FreeBSD 1.1.5.1
  • FreeBSD 2.0
  • HP HP-UX 10.00

Question to Ask Vendors:

  1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-0040, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
  2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-0040 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?

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