CVE-1999-0101 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the gethostbyname library allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and gain root privileges via corrupt DNS host names.
- 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-1999-0101?
CVE-1999-0101 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 18 Jan 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in AIX and Solaris "gethostbyname" library call allows root access through corrupt DNS host names.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0101?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Aix.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0101?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0101 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-1999-0101 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0101 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Aix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2q9f-93v8-w2pf.