CVE-1999-1240 json
Buffer overflow in cddbd CD database server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long log message.
published 1996-11-26 29 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-1999-1221
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.0%
- EPSS 2.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 80%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Buffer overflow in cddbd CD database server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long log message.
Patch / fix
- securityfocus.com/archive/1/5784 advisory
Exploit prediction
1.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 80% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
References
-
securityfocus.com
/archive/1/5784
mailing-list, patch, vendor-advisory
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/2203
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-1999-1240
- NVD CVE-1999-1240
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