CVE-1999-0409 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in gnuplot 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-1999-0409?
CVE-1999-0409 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Suse Suse Linux, published on 4 Jan 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in gnuplot in Linux version 3.5 allows local users to obtain root access.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0409?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Suse Suse Linux.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0409?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0409 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-1999-0409 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0409 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Suse Suse Linux
- CVE-2007-0460 Memory corruption in n/a
- CVE-2005-2023 The send_pinentry_environment function in asshelp.c in gpg2 on SUSE Linux 9.3 does not properly handle certain options, which can prevent pi
- CVE-2004-2004 The Live CD in SUSE LINUX 9.1 Personal edition is configured without a password for root, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges via SSH.
- CVE-2000-1040 Denial of service in n/a
- CVE-2000-1044 Memory corruption in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g722-hhhg-4rh7.