CVE-1999-0319 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in xmcd to gain elevated access via user resource settings.
- 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-1999-0319?
CVE-1999-0319 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Feb 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 2.1 allows local users to gain access through a user resource setting.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0319?
How do I fix CVE-1999-0319?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0319 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-1999-0319 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0319 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m5xm-p874-47ww.