CVE-1999-0405: A buffer overflow in lsof allows local users to obtain root privilege

Unscored severity · published Feb 18, 1999

CVE-1999-0405

A buffer overflow in lsof allows local users to obtain root privilege

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CVSS

0.8%

EPSS

On KEV

Description

A buffer overflow in lsof allows local users to obtain root privilege.

Exploitation

Is it being used?

Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.8% · higher than 55% of CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet

CISA KEVNot listed

Ransomware campaign useNot known

Affected products

Which versions

2.0; 2.0.5 · source: NVD

2.0; 2.0.5; 2.1.0; 2.1.5; 2.1.6; 2.1.7.1; +9 more · source: NVD

5.2 · source: NVD

4.2; 4.3; 4.4; 4.4.1; 5.0; 5.1; +4 more · source: NVD

Affected product

Debian Linux

Debian

References