CVE-1999-0137: The dip program on many Linux systems allows local users to gain root access via a buffer overflow.

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:36.884Z

Summary

The dip program on many Linux systems allows local users to gain root access via a buffer overflow.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:36.884Z · 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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