CVE-1999-0009 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in BIND DNS servers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service.
- 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-1999-0009?
CVE-1999-0009 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 29 Sep 1999. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Inverse query buffer overflow in BIND 4.9 and BIND 8 Releases.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0009?
It affects 13 products.
Products include Bsdi Bsd Os, Caldera Openlinux, Data General Dg Ux, Ibm Aix, Isc Bind, Nec Asl Ux 4800 and 7 more.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0009?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0009 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-1999-0009 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0009 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Aix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p4fw-6pfr-4xqr.