CVE-1999-0108 Memory corruption in n/a
Local users can exploit a buffer overflow in the IRIX printers program to gain root access.
- 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-1999-0108?
CVE-1999-0108 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Sgi Irix, 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
The printers program in IRIX has a buffer overflow that gives root access to local users.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0108?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sgi Irix.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0108?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0108 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-1999-0108 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0108 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Sgi Irix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hqvv-gg34-388m.