PUBLISHED DATE: December 31, 1999CVE-1999-1329:
Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Description

Buffer overflow in SysVInit in Red Hat Linux 5.1 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges.

Products

• Red Hat Linux
• Red Hat Linux
• Red Hat Linux 1.0
• Red Hat Linux 1.1
• Red Hat Linux 2.0.34
• Red Hat Linux 2.0
• Red Hat Linux 2.1
• Red Hat Linux 2.4.2
• Red Hat Linux 2.6.2
• Red Hat Linux 3.0.3
• Red Hat linux 3.0
• Red Hat Linux 4.0
• Red Hat Linux 4.1
• Red Hat Linux 4.2
• Red Hat Linux 5.0
• Red Hat Linux 5.1

Questions to Ask Vendors

1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-1329, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-1329 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-1999-1329