CVE-1999-1471
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Summary
Buffer overflow in passwd in BSD based operating systems 4.3 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges by specifying a long shell or GECOS field.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a | affected |
Weaknesses
- n/a
ADP Enrichment
CVE Program Container
Additional References
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7152.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-1989-01.html
References
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7152.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-1989-01.html
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