CVE-1999-0363 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the lpc program allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code and gain root 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-1999-0363?
CVE-1999-0363 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Suse Suse Linux, published on 29 Sep 1999. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SuSE 5.2 PLP lpc program has a buffer overflow that leads to root compromise.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0363?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Plp Line Printer Control, Suse Suse Linux.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0363?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0363 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-1999-0363 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0363 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-79mx-82jw-xwqh.