CVE-1999-1140 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in CrackLib 2.5, specifically affecting the 'alec_muffet cracklib' product. This flaw allows local users to potentially gain root privileges by supplying an excessively long GECOS field. With a CVSS score of 7.2 (High), this vulnerability is easily exploitable locally with no authentication required, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:alec_muffet:cracklib:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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