Debian Linux 2.0 Super memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Debian Linux 2.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Super. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-0373. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Debian Linux 2.0 (Operating System) and classified as critical. This issue affects an unknown functionality of the component Super. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in the "Super" utility in Debian GNU/Linux, and other operating systems, allows local users to execute commands as root.

The weakness was disclosed 02/01/1999. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-1999-0373. The exploitation is known to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly 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

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06/20/2014 +5618 days 🔍
04/18/2026 +4320 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: debian.org

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0373 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0373
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14477
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/20/2014 16:18
Updated: 04/18/2026 11:09
Changes: 06/20/2014 16:18 (37), 05/20/2018 11:13 (10), 04/18/2026 11:09 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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