CVE-1999-0042 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the University of Washington IMAP and POP servers allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0042?
CVE-1999-0042 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 29 Sep 1999. It can be exploited over the network.
Official description
Buffer overflow in University of Washington's implementation of IMAP and POP servers.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0042?
It affects 6 products.
Products include Bsdi Bsd Os, Caldera Openlinux, Ibm Aix, Redhat Linux, University of Washington Imap, University of Washington Pop.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0042?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0042 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-1999-0042 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0042 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Aix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pfhp-55qw-55j7.