CVE-1999-0761 Memory corruption in n/a
A local attacker can exploit a buffer overflow in the FreeBSD fts library to modify arbitrary files and escalate 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-1999-0761?
CVE-1999-0761 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Freebsd Freebsd, 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 FreeBSD fts library routines allows local user to modify arbitrary files via the periodic program.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0761?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Freebsd Freebsd.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0761?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0761 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-1999-0761 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0761 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Freebsd Freebsd
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5prj-xxq4-rcrr.