CVE-1999-0112 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the AIX dtterm program allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, posing a risk to system integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0112?
CVE-1999-0112 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Aix, 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 AIX dtterm program for the CDE.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0112?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Cde Cde, Ibm Aix.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0112?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0112 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-1999-0112 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0112 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Aix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3xqj-xx96-hm93.