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CVE-1999-1330
The snprintf function in the db library 1.85.4 ignores the size parameter, which could allow attackers to exploit buffer overflows that…
Medium4.6EPSS 0.40%
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Description
The snprintf function in the db library 1.85.4 ignores the size parameter, which could allow attackers to exploit buffer overflows that would be prevented by a properly implemented snprintf.
Scores
| Scored by | CVSS | Score | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVDNVD · Modified | 2.0 | Medium4.6 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
- EPSS (exploitation in 30 days)
- 0.40% · top 66% of all CVEs (6 Nov 2026)
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The list uses the assigner's score when there is one, then CISA's, then NVD's: Medium 4.6.
Weakness
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Affected products
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References (4)
- linux-libdb-snprintf-bo(7244) (opens in a new tab)vdb-entryx_refsource_XFx_transferred
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/rh42-errata-general.html#db (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_CONFIRMx_transferred
- 19970709 [linux-security] so-called snprintf() in db-1.85.4 (fwd) (opens in a new tab)mailing-listx_refsource_BUGTRAQx_transferred
- http://lists.openresources.com/Debian/debian-bugs-closed/msg00581.html (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_CONFIRMx_transferred
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