CVE-1999-0363 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the SuSE 5.2 PLP lpc program, affecting the plp line_printer_control and suse_linux components. This flaw allows for local privilege escalation, potentially leading to root compromise. With a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH), it is easily exploitable locally with low attack complexity, granting full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. While not listed on the KEV catalog, an exploit (EDB-19259) is publicly available, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:plp:line_printer_control:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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