CVE-1999-0798: Buffer overflow in bootpd on OpenBSD, FreeBSD, and Linux systems via a malformed header type.

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:41.333Z

Summary

Buffer overflow in bootpd on OpenBSD, FreeBSD, and Linux systems via a malformed header type.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:41.333Z · 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.

References