CVE-1999-0131 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 29 Sep 1999 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Local users can exploit a buffer overflow in the GECOS field to execute arbitrary code and gain root privileges on Sendmail servers.

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-1999-0131?

CVE-1999-0131 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Freebsd Freebsd, 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 and denial of service in Sendmail 8.7.5 and earlier through GECOS field gives root access to local users.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0131?

It affects 9 products.

Products include Bsdi Bsd Os, Digital Osf 1, Eric Allman Sendmail, Freebsd Freebsd, Hp Hp-Ux, Ibm Aix and 3 more.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0131?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0131 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-1999-0131 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0131 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-gwrm-3497-38vq.