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CVE-1999-0814

10.0 · HIGH

Red Hat pump DHCP client allows remote attackers to gain root access in some configurations.

Published Aug 11, 1999redhatEPSS 2.23%

Overview

CVE-1999-0814 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting redhat linux. It was published on August 11, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Red Hat pump DHCP client allows remote attackers to gain root access in some configurations.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redhat. Update linux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0814?

CVE-1999-0814 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting redhat linux. It was published on August 11, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-1999-0814?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-1999-0814?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redhat. Update linux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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