CVE-1999-0708 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in cfingerd to gain root privileges via a long GECOS field.
- 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-1999-0708?
CVE-1999-0708 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 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 cfingerd allows local users to gain root privileges via a long GECOS field.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0708?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Infodrom Cfingerd.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0708?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0708 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-1999-0708 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0708 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3rpm-2rjq-r29f.