CVE-1999-1330
Debian Debian Linux — NVD-CWE-Other
- Published: 1999-12-31T05:00:00.000
- Last modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
- Vendors: Debian, Redhat
- Products: Debian Linux, Linux
- CWE: NVD-CWE-Other
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 implemented snprintf. [Weakness: NVD-CWE-Other]
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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.
🧠 Explainer: What this vulnerability means
Summary: A flaw in Debian Linux from Debian (CWE: unspecified) can be exploited.
Impact: It may allow privilege escalation, data exposure, or service interruption.
Mitigation: Until patched, restrict exposure, enforce least privilege, and monitor for suspicious activity.
- http://lists.openresources.com/Debian/debian-bugs-closed/msg00581.html []
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602661419259&w=2 []
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7244.php []
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/rh42-errata-general.html#db []
- http://lists.openresources.com/Debian/debian-bugs-closed/msg00581.html []
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602661419259&w=2 []
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7244.php []
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/rh42-errata-general.html#db []
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