CVE-1999-0460
Buffer overflow in Linux autofs module through long directory names allows local users to perform...
CVE-1999-0460 is a low vulnerability (CVSS 2.1) in Linux Kernel, published February 19, 1999. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.73%, the 55th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 2.1 LowCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 0.73%EPSS, 55th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Buffer overflow in Linux autofs module through long directory names allows local users to perform a denial of service.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Linux Kernel 2.0/2.1/2.2 - 'autofs' Denial of Service | 1999-02-19 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Buffer overflow in Linux autofs module through long directory names allows local users to perform a denial of service.
- Record
CVE-1999-0460- CVSS 2.0
- 2.1 Low
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Buffer overflow in Linux autofs module through long directory names allows local users to perform a denial of service.
- Record
CVE-1999-0460- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-1999-0459No score
Buffer overflow in Linux autofs module through long directory names allows local users to perform a denial of service.
- Record
EUVD-1999-0459- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-3x2r-qgjm-w8grNo score
Buffer overflow in Linux autofs module through long directory names allows local users to perform...
Buffer overflow in Linux autofs module through long directory names allows local users to perform a denial of service.
- Record
GHSA-3x2r-qgjm-w8gr- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.