CVE-1999-0099

high

Description

Buffer overflow in syslog utility allows local or remote attackers to gain root privileges.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0099

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 1995-10-19

Updated: 2026-06-16

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 10

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Severity: Critical

CVSS v3

Base Score: 8.4

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Severity: High

EPSS

EPSS: 0.01375