CVE-1999-0056 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in Sun's ping program to gain root access and execute arbitrary code.
- 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-1999-0056?
CVE-1999-0056 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Sun Sunos, 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 Sun's ping program can give root access to local users.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0056?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sun Sunos.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0056?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0056 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-1999-0056 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0056 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Sun Sunos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f37w-7jp2-g9vf.