CVE-1999-0182
Samba has a buffer overflow which allows a remote attacker to obtain root access by specifying a...
CVE-1999-0182 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 10.0) in Samba, published September 30, 1997. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 9.69%, the 95th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 10.0 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 9.69%EPSS, 95th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Samba has a buffer overflow which allows a remote attacker to obtain root access by specifying a long password.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Samba 1.9.19 - 'Password' Remote Buffer Overflow | 1997-09-25 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Samba has a buffer overflow which allows a remote attacker to obtain root access by specifying a long password.
- Record
CVE-1999-0182- CVSS 2.0
- 10.0 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Samba has a buffer overflow which allows a remote attacker to obtain root access by specifying a long password.
- Record
CVE-1999-0182- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-1999-0182No score
Samba has a buffer overflow which allows a remote attacker to obtain root access by specifying a long password.
- Record
EUVD-1999-0182- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-vc5j-x9w7-frw6No score
Samba has a buffer overflow which allows a remote attacker to obtain root access by specifying a...
Samba has a buffer overflow which allows a remote attacker to obtain root access by specifying a long password.
- Record
GHSA-vc5j-x9w7-frw6- 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.