CVE-1999-1471

NONE EPSS 39.6%
Published Jan 1, 198937y ago · Modified Jun 16, 20262w ago
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Published Jan 1, 1989 37y ago
Last Modified Jun 16, 2026 2w ago

Description

Buffer overflow in passwd in BSD based operating systems 4.3 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges by specifying a long shell or GECOS field.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
39.6% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
Patch Available

Affected Products 2

VendorProductVersionRange
bsdbsd4.2any
bsdbsd4.3any

References 3

  • cert.org http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-1989-01.html
    PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
  • iss.net http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7152.php
  • securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4
    PatchVendor Advisory

Remediation

  • cert.org http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-1989-01.html
    PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
  • securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4
    PatchVendor Advisory