CVE-1999-0056: Buffer overflow in Sun's ping program can give root access to local users.

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:41.036Z

Summary

Buffer overflow in Sun's ping program can give root access to local users.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:41.036Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

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