CVE-1999-0693 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the ToolTalk shared library 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-1999-0693?
CVE-1999-0693 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Hp Hp-Ux, 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 TT_SESSION environment variable in ToolTalk shared library allows local users to gain root privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0693?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Hp Hp-Ux, Ibm Aix, Sco Unixware.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0693?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0693 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-1999-0693 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0693 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Hp Hp-Ux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wjxh-cxm3-22mj.