PUBLISHED DATE: September 23, 1999CVE-1999-0906:
Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Description

Buffer overflow in sccw allows local users to gain root access via the HOME environmental variable.

Products

• SuSE SuSE Linux 6.2

Questions to Ask Vendors

1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-0906, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-0906 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?

Recommended Actions

• Check out the advisory links provided below.

References

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-0906