CVE-1999-0369 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the Sun sdtcm_convert utility allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code with 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-1999-0369?
CVE-1999-0369 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Sun Solaris, 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
The Sun sdtcm_convert calendar utility for OpenWindows has a buffer overflow which can gain root access.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0369?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0369?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0369 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-1999-0369 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0369 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Sun Solaris
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q8rf-j665-q782.