CVE-1999-0863 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in FreeBSD seyon allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted environment variables or arguments.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0863?
CVE-1999-0863 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Freebsd Freebsd, published on 4 Feb 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in FreeBSD seyon via HOME environmental variable, -emulator argument, -modems argument, or the GUI.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0863?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Freebsd Freebsd.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0863?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0863 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-1999-0863 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0863 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Freebsd Freebsd
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fcr3-f7x4-9pjv.