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CVE-1999-0973

HighPublished

Buffer overflow in Solaris snoop program allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via a long domain name when snoop is running in verbose mode.

Published: Jan 4, 2000
Updated: Aug 1, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Dec 7, 1999

Primary CVSS

10.0/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

3.5%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 88.5%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Buffer overflow in Solaris snoop program allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via a long domain name when snoop is running in verbose mode.

Sources

Solaris 2.3/2.4/2.5/2.5.1/2.6/7.0 snoop - 'print_domain_name' Remote Buffer OverflowExploit
K2 · solaris · Dec 7, 1999

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