CVE-1999-0178 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on the WebSite web server via a buffer overflow in the win-c-sample program.
- 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-1999-0178?
CVE-1999-0178 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
Buffer overflow in the win-c-sample program (win-c-sample.exe) in the WebSite web server 1.1e allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long query string.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0178?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Oreilly Oreilly Website.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0178?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0178 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-1999-0178 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0178 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-339v-jgw2-82mh.