CVE-1999-0085 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on AIX systems via a buffer overflow in the rwhod service using a crafted UDP packet.
- 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-1999-0085?
CVE-1999-0085 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Freebsd Freebsd, 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 overflow in rwhod on AIX and other operating systems allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a UDP packet with a long hostname.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0085?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Freebsd Freebsd, Ibm Aix, Netbsd Netbsd.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0085?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0085 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-1999-0085 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0085 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Freebsd Freebsd
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jfmp-2xvc-mh4c.