CVE-1999-0381 json
super 3.11.6 and other versions have a buffer overflow in the syslog utility which allows a local user to gain root access.
published 1999-02-26 27 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-1999-0381
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.7%
- EPSS 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 54%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
super 3.11.6 and other versions have a buffer overflow in the syslog utility which allows a local user to gain root access.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-19270)
- Published
Exploit prediction
0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 54% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-19270 Debian 2.0 - Super Syslog Buffer Overflow local, 1999-02-25
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Technology feeds
References
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/342
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=Pine.LNX.3.96.990225011801.12757A-100000%40eleet
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-1999-0381
- NVD CVE-1999-0381
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