Slackware Linux 3.4 crond memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Slackware Linux 3.4. It has been declared as problematic. This impacts an unknown function of the component crond. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-1999-0340. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Slackware Linux 3.4 (Operating System). Affected is some unknown processing of the component crond. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

buffer overflow in linux slackware crond program allows local users to gain root access.
CVE-1999-0340 is mentioning "Linux Slackware" which is usually known as "Slackware Linux".

The weakness was shared 12/01/1997. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-1999-0340. The exploitability is told to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/01/1997 🔍
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06/18/2014 +6043 days 🔍
04/17/2026 +4321 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0340 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0340
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14034

Entryinfo

Created: 06/18/2014 17:36
Updated: 04/17/2026 04:20
Changes: 06/18/2014 17:36 (41), 05/19/2018 09:52 (6), 04/17/2026 04:20 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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