CVE-1999-0847 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the xboard chess client allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, posing a risk to users connecting to free internet chess servers.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0847?
CVE-1999-0847 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Jan 2000.
Official description
Buffer overflow in free internet chess server (FICS) program, xboard.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0847?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Freechess.org Fics Program.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0847?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0847 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-1999-0847 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0847 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r84f-m96c-7ghv.