high7.5Public exploit code
CVE-1999-0768
Buffer overflow in Vixie Cron on Red Hat systems via the MAILTO environmental variable.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- RedHat Linux 4.2/5.2/6.0 / S.u.S.E Linux 6.0/6.1 - Cron Buffer Overflow (2)1999-08-25 · local · linux · Verified
- RedHat Linux 4.2/5.2/6.0 / S.u.S.E Linux 6.0/6.1 - Cron Buffer Overflow (1)1999-08-30 · local · linux · Verified
Impact
Buffer overflow in Vixie Cron on Red Hat systems via the MAILTO environmental variable.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Linux | Versions 4.2, 5.2, 6.0 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | Versions 6.0, 6.1 |