CVE-1999-0303 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the BNU UUCP daemon triggered by long hostnames.
- 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-1999-0303?
CVE-1999-0303 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Netbsd Netbsd, 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 BNU UUCP daemon (uucpd) through long hostnames.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0303?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Digital Osf 1, Netbsd Netbsd, Openbsd Openbsd, Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0303?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0303 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-1999-0303 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0303 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Netbsd Netbsd
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m3hh-2cp3-2hvv.