CVE-1999-0137 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the dip program to gain root access on Linux systems.
- 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-1999-0137?
CVE-1999-0137 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, 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 dip program on many Linux systems allows local users to gain root access via a buffer overflow.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0137?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Fred N. Van Kempen Dip.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0137?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0137 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-1999-0137 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0137 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6hwp-66fm-v8h9.