CVE-1999-0460 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can cause a denial of service in the Linux kernel via a buffer overflow in the autofs module using long directory names.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0460?
CVE-1999-0460 is a low-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 4 Feb 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Linux autofs module through long directory names allows local users to perform a denial of service.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0460?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0460?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0460 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-1999-0460 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0460 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Linux kernel
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3x2r-qgjm-w8gr.