CVE-1999-0055 Memory corruption in n/a
Buffer overflows in Sun libnsl allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and gain root privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0055?
CVE-1999-0055 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 29 Sep 1999. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflows in Sun libnsl allow root access.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0055?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Ibm Aix, Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0055?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0055 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-1999-0055 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0055 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Aix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-798m-fchr-585w.