CVE-1999-0358 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in the mh package's inc program on Digital Unix allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code and escalate 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-1999-0358?

CVE-1999-0358 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Oct 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Digital Unix 4.0 has a buffer overflow in the inc program of the mh package.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0358?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Digital Unix.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0358?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0358 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-1999-0358 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0358 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g8hc-v6fv-6qxq.

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