CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0566
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Elevated risk1.35%
68th percentile - higher than 68% of all known CVEs
Summary
An attacker can write to syslog files from any location, causing a denial of service by filling up the logs and hiding activities.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability can lead to loss of control over the system and hinder monitoring of activities, increasing the risk of unauthorized access.
Recommendation
It is recommended to restrict access to syslog files and implement monitoring mechanisms to prevent unauthorized data writing.
Original NVD description (English source)
An attacker can write to syslog files from any location, causing a denial of service by filling up the logs, and hiding activities.