CVE-1999-0301 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the ps command allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges on SunOS/Solaris systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0301?
CVE-1999-0301 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 SunOS/Solaris ps command.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0301?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0301?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0301 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-1999-0301 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0301 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Sun Solaris
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5283-mj4f-qf94.