CVE-1999-0038 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in xlock to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.
- 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-1999-0038?
CVE-1999-0038 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, 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 xlock program allows local users to execute commands as root.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0038?
It affects 8 products.
Products include Bsdi Bsd Os, Data General Dg Ux, Debian Debian Linux, Hp Hp-Ux, Ibm Aix, Sgi Irix and 2 more.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0038?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0038 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-1999-0038 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0038 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gg52-28m4-mv74.