CVE-1999-0774 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

Buffer overflows in Mars NetWare Emulation allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via long directory names.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-1999-0774?

CVE-1999-0774 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jan 2000. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflows in Mars NetWare Emulation (NWE, mars_nwe) package via long directory names.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0774?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Martin Stover Mars Nwe.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0774?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0774 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-1999-0774 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0774 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wf4p-xcfq-g2qq.

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