CVE-1999-0336 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the mstm utility allows local users to execute arbitrary code and gain root privileges on HP-UX systems.
- 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-1999-0336?
CVE-1999-0336 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Hp Hp-Ux, 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 mstm in HP-UX allows local users to gain root access.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0336?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hp Hp-Ux.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0336?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0336 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-1999-0336 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0336 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Hp Hp-Ux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jr8x-c265-m3fr.