CVE-1999-1237
Multiple buffer overflows in smbvalid/smbval SMB authentication library, as used in Apache::AuthenSmb and possibly other modules, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via (1) a long username, (2) a long password, and (3) other…
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (8.15%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
Multiple buffer overflows in smbvalid/smbval SMB authentication library, as used in Apache::AuthenSmb and possibly other modules, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via (1) a long username, (2) a long password, and (3) other unspecified methods.
- CVSS 2.0
- 10.0 HIGHAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
- EPSS
- 8.15% probability · 95th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-120
- Affected
- apache/http server
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/14384Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/2272Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/14384Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/2272Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.