Description
The snprintf function in the db library 1.85.4 ignores the size parameter, which could allow attackers to exploit buffer overflows that would be prevented by a properly implemented snprintf.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 4.6/10
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://lists.openresources.com/Debian/debian-bugs-closed/msg00581.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602661419259&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7244.php
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/rh42-errata-general.html#db
- http://lists.openresources.com/Debian/debian-bugs-closed/msg00581.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602661419259&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7244.php
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/rh42-errata-general.html#db
Timeline
- Published
- Dec 31, 1999
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified