PUBLISHED DATE: December 14, 1997CVE-1999-1140:
Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Description

Buffer overflow in CrackLib 2.5 may allow local users to gain root privileges via a long GECOS field.

Products

• Alec Muffet Cracklib 2.5

Questions to Ask Vendors

1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-1140, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-1140 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-1999-1140