CVE-1999-0126 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in SGI IRIX xterm and Xaw allows attackers to gain root access via network exploitation.
- 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-1999-0126?
CVE-1999-0126 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Sep 1999. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SGI IRIX buffer overflow in xterm and Xaw allows root access.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0126?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xfree86 Project Xfree86.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0126?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0126 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-1999-0126 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0126 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hr69-c7w4-vwmp.