CVE Catalog

CVE-1999-1240

High
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

High risk
1.99%

78th percentile - higher than 78% of all known CVEs

Summary

Buffer overflow in the cddbd CD database server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long log message.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can remotely take control of the system, leading to serious security threats for the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the cddbd server to the latest version and monitor logs for potential attack attempts.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in cddbd CD database server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long log message.

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