CVE-1999-0830 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the SCO UnixWare Xsco command allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0830?
CVE-1999-0830 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Sco Unixware, published on 4 Feb 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in SCO UnixWare Xsco command via a long argument.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0830?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sco Unixware.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0830?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0830 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-1999-0830 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0830 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Sco Unixware
Sources
Also known as GHSA-64q2-4cgc-qhh8.