CVE-1999-0137

CVE-1999-0137 describes a local privilege escalation in the dip program on many Linux systems, caused by a buffer overflow that allows a local user to gain root privileges. The core affected component is the dip utility; the underlying flaw is a buffer overflow vulnerability. Public reports consi...

CVE-1999-0137

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

PT-1996-1027 · Linux · Dip

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: dip affected versions not specified Description: The issue allows local users to gain root access via a buffer overflow in the dip program on many Linux systems. Recommendations: At the moment, there is no information about a newer version th...