CVE Catalog

CVE-1999-0137

High
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Elevated risk
0.86%

54th percentile - higher than 54% of all known CVEs

Summary

The dip program on many Linux systems allows local users to gain root access via a buffer overflow.

Risk Assessment

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized users gaining full control over the system, posing a serious security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update or remove the dip program and monitor systems for unauthorized access attempts.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The dip program on many Linux systems allows local users to gain root access via a buffer overflow.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS