CVE-1999-0030 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the xlock command allows local attackers to gain 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-1999-0030?
CVE-1999-0030 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Sgi Irix, published on 4 Feb 2000. 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 xlock command on SGI IRIX systems.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0030?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sgi Irix.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0030?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0030 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-1999-0030 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0030 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Sgi Irix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8wxh-gp33-45p6.