PUBLISHED DATE: May 13, 1997CVE-1999-1184:
Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Description

Buffer overflow in Elm 2.4 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via a long TERM environmental variable.

Products

• Elm Development Group Elm
• Elm Development Group Elm 2.3

Questions to Ask Vendors

1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-1184, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-1184 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-1999-1184