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CVE-1999-0182

Samba has a buffer overflow which allows a remote attacker to obtain root access by specifying a long password.

Severity
High 10.0
Published
30 Sept 1997
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
9.7% in the next 30 daysHigher than 95% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Attack
Over the network · No login needed
Attacker can
Read data · Change data · Take it down
CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
SambaServers and applications · cpe:a:samba:samba
  • Every version up to 1.9.17

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-0182
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-1999-0182