CVE-1999-0806 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the Solaris dtprintinfo program allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0806?
CVE-1999-0806 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Sun Sunos, published on 22 Mar 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Solaris dtprintinfo program.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0806?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sun Sunos.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0806?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0806 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-1999-0806 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0806 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Sun Sunos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gchr-f859-qgh3.