CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0460
LowExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk0.71%
49th percentile — higher than 49% of all known CVEs
Summary
Buffer overflow in the Linux autofs module due to long directory names allows local users to perform a denial of service attack.
Risk Assessment
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to disrupt system services, leading to downtime.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the system and monitor the length of directory names used in the autofs module.
Original NVD description (English source)
Buffer overflow in Linux autofs module through long directory names allows local users to perform a denial of service.