CVE-1999-0099 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the syslog utility allows attackers to gain root privileges via local or remote access.
- 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-1999-0099?
CVE-1999-0099 is a critical 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 overflow in syslog utility allows local or remote attackers to gain root privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0099?
It affects 7 products.
Products include Bsdi Bsd Os, Convex Convexos, Convex Spp-Ux, Cray Unicos, Ibm Aix, Sun Solaris and 1 more.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0099?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0099 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-1999-0099 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0099 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Aix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hp95-85f4-42g2.