CVE-1999-0139 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the Solaris mkcookie utility to gain root privileges.
- 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-1999-0139?
CVE-1999-0139 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Sun Solaris, 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 Solaris x86 mkcookie allows local users to obtain root access.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0139?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0139?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0139 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-1999-0139 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0139 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Sun Solaris
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mrrg-f2wm-6g83.