CVE-1999-0040 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the Xt library to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.
- 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-1999-0040?
CVE-1999-0040 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 Xt library of X Windowing System allows local users to execute commands with root privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0040?
It affects 10 products.
Products include Bsdi Bsd Os, Freebsd Freebsd, Hp Hp-Ux, Ibm Aix, Nec Asl Ux 4800, Nec Ews-Ux V and 4 more.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0040?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0040 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-1999-0040 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0040 exists.
Public exploit code: 5 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Freebsd Freebsd
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ggg5-x2fh-6pvx.