CVE-1999-0406 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the nsralist program to gain root privileges on Digital Unix 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-1999-0406?
CVE-1999-0406 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
Digital Unix Networker program nsralist has a buffer overflow which allows local users to obtain root privilege.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0406?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Digital Unix.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0406?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0406 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-1999-0406 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0406 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fvcp-68f4-6fwc.