CVE-1999-0799 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the BootP daemon allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long boot file location.
- 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-1999-0799?
CVE-1999-0799 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Apr 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in bootpd 2.4.3 and earlier via a long boot file location.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0799?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cmu Bootpd.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0799?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0799 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-1999-0799 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0799 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cvq9-5xpv-rx24.