CVE-1999-0811 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in Samba smbd allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via malformed messages.
- 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-1999-0811?
CVE-1999-0811 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Samba Samba, published on 18 Jan 2000. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Samba smbd program via a malformed message command.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0811?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Samba Samba.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0811?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0811 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-1999-0811 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0811 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Samba Samba
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c55w-jx2c-3c8x.