Unscored severity · published Dec 31, 1999
CVE-1999-1330
The snprintf function in the db library 1.85.4 ignores the size parameter, which could allow attackers to exploit buffer overflows that would be prevented by a properly…
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CVSS
0.4%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
The snprintf function in the db library 1.85.4 ignores the size parameter, which could allow attackers to exploit buffer overflows that would be prevented by a properly implemented snprintf.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.4% · higher than 34% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
DL
Debian Linux · Debian
4.0 · source: NVD
LI
Linux · Redhat
4.2 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-1330
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-1999-1330
lists.openresources.com
http://lists.openresources.com/Debian/debian-bugs-closed/msg00581.html
marc.info
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602661419259&w=2
www.iss.net
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7244.php
www.redhat.com
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/rh42-errata-general.html#db
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