CVE-1999-0566: An attacker can write to syslog files from any location, causing a denial of service by filling up the logs, and hiding

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:39.085Z

Summary

An attacker can write to syslog files from any location, causing a denial of service by filling up the logs, and hiding activities.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:39.085Z · 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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