CVE-1999-0018 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the statd daemon allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and gain root privileges.
- 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-1999-0018?
CVE-1999-0018 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
Buffer overflow in statd allows root privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0018?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Ibm Aix, Sgi Irix, Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0018?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0018 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-1999-0018 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0018 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Aix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2p8f-w9gg-hwrc.