CVE-1999-0789 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the AIX ftpd service allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without authentication.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0789?
CVE-1999-0789 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 22 Mar 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in AIX ftpd in the libc library.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0789?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Aix.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0789?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0789 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-1999-0789 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0789 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Aix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-25cr-8qvj-rg6f.