CVE-1999-0121 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the dtaction command allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges.
- 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-1999-0121?
CVE-1999-0121 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Feb 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in dtaction command gives root access.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0121?
How do I fix CVE-1999-0121?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0121 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-1999-0121 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0121 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5749-cg34-r2wm.