CVE-1999-0032 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code as root via a buffer overflow in the lpr utility's classification option.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0032?
CVE-1999-0032 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Freebsd Freebsd, 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
Buffer overflow in lpr, as used in BSD-based systems including Linux, allows local users to execute arbitrary code as root via a long -C (classification) command line option.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0032?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Bsdi Bsd Os, Freebsd Freebsd, Next Nextstep, Sgi Irix, Sun Sunos.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0032?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0032 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-1999-0032 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0032 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Freebsd Freebsd
Sources
Also known as CVE-1999-0020, CVE-1999-0335, GHSA-j5x2-76rq-wcfx.