CVE-1999-0798
10.0CVSSCRITICAL
Description
Buffer overflow in bootpd on OpenBSD, FreeBSD, and Linux systems via a malformed header type.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:CConfidentialityComplete
I:CIntegrityComplete
A:CAvailabilityComplete
Weaknesses
Affected Products
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Exploitability
No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.
References
Timeline
Published
Feb 4, 2000
Last Updated
Apr 16, 2026
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