HIGH
CVE-1999-0085
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: August 21, 1996· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Buffer overflow in rwhod on AIX and other operating systems allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a UDP packet with a long hostname.
Technical Analysis
CVE-1999-0085 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-1999-0085
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 21, 1996
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-1999-0085 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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