CVE-1999-0318 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 4 Jan 2000 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in xmcd via environment variables to gain elevated 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-1999-0318?

CVE-1999-0318 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Hp Hp-Ux, published on 4 Jan 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in xmcd 2.0p12 allows local users to gain access through an environmental variable.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0318?

It affects 5 products.

Products include Hp Hp-Ux, Ibm Aix, Redhat Linux, Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0318?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0318 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-1999-0318 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0318 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Hp Hp-Ux vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x8mq-r545-m6hx.