CVE-1999-0971
high
📛 Threat Title
CVE-1999-0971
Description
Buffer overflow in Exim allows local users to gain root privileges via a long :include: option in a .forward file.
Indicators of Compromise (0)
No indicators of compromise on this threat.
References (2)
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NVD detail: CVE-1999-0971
NVD Recent CVEs
Buffer overflow in Exim allows local users to gain root privileges via a long :include: option in a .forward file.
- cve@mitre.org NVD Recent CVEs
Remediations (10)
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web:nvd.nist.gov
Vulnerabilities All vulnerabilities in the NVD have been assigned a CVE identifier and thus, abide by the definition below. CVE defines a vulnerability as: "A weakness in the computational logic (e.g., code) found in software and hardware components that, when exploited, results in a negative impact to confidentiality, integrity, or availability. Mitigation of the vulnerabilities in this ...
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web:securityboulevard.com
Mitigation serves as a temporary shield to minimize risk when an immediate fix isn't feasible, but remediation provides a permanent solution that eliminates the vulnerability entirely. With Veriti, organizations can confidently choose remediation for instant action, benefiting from real-time risk elimination without disrupting business ...
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web:www.bastazo.com
In the field of vulnerability management, remediation , workaround, and mitigation are three common terms used to describe methods of addressing a vulnerability. They are sometimes used interchangeably, but their meanings can vary slightly across different vendors and organizations.
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web:www.cisa.gov
For the benefit of the cybersecurity community and network defenders—and to help every organization better manage vulnerabilities and keep pace with threat activity—CISA maintains the authoritative source of vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild. Organizations should use the KEV catalog as an input to their vulnerability management prioritization framework.
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web:www.cve.org
At cve .org, we provide the authoritative reference method for publicly known information-security vulnerabilities and exposures
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web:www.emagined.com
Discover the difference between mitigation and remediation in vulnerability management. Learn best practices for Pentest remediation and effective cyber protection.
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web:www.nexusmods.com
This mod aims to fix ( or drastically minimize) vertex explosions on shadps4 by removing certain files related to face customization that the emulator is not currently handling correctly
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web:www.rapid7.com
Remediation vs. mitigation : What are the differences? Once a vulnerability has been discovered, the ideal solution is to remediate it—to fix or patch the vulnerability before it can become a security threat.
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web:www.secure.com
Learn the difference between vulnerability remediation and mitigation , and how a risk-based strategy can strengthen your security posture.
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web:www.virustotal.com
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