CVE-1999-0413 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the SGI X server font path to 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-1999-0413?
CVE-1999-0413 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Sgi Irix, 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
A buffer overflow in the SGI X server allows local users to gain root access through the X server font path.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0413?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sgi Irix.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0413?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0413 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-1999-0413 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0413 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Sgi Irix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cwq5-2c2f-vh68.