CVE-1999-0896 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via a buffer overflow in the RealServer administration utility.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0896?
CVE-1999-0896 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Mar 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in RealNetworks RealServer administration utility allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long username and password.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0896?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Realnetworks Realserver G2.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0896?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0896 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-1999-0896 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0896 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pw8x-r7x4-8frw.