CVE-1999-0003 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 29 Sep 1999 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands as root via a buffer overflow in the Tooltalk database server.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-1999-0003?

CVE-1999-0003 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Hp Hp-Ux, published on 29 Sep 1999. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Execute commands as root via buffer overflow in Tooltalk database server (rpc.ttdbserverd).

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0003?

It affects 6 products.

Products include Hp Hp-Ux, Ibm Aix, Sgi Irix, Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos, Tritreal Ted Cde.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0003?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0003 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-1999-0003 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0003 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

All Hp Hp-Ux vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gxwg-52wj-vc7w.