CVE-1999-0029 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.4 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in the ordist command allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges on SGI IRIX systems.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-1999-0029?

CVE-1999-0029 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Sgi Irix, published on 29 Sep 1999. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

root privileges via buffer overflow in ordist command on SGI IRIX systems.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0029?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sgi Irix.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0029?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0029 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-1999-0029 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0029 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

All Sgi Irix vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-65pf-462r-g52c.

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