CVE-1999-0906 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in sccw via the HOME variable to gain root 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-1999-0906?
CVE-1999-0906 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Suse Suse Linux, published on 18 Apr 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in sccw allows local users to gain root access via the HOME environmental variable.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0906?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Suse Suse Linux.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0906?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0906 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-1999-0906 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0906 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Suse Suse Linux
- CVE-2007-0460 Memory corruption in n/a
- CVE-2005-2023 The send_pinentry_environment function in asshelp.c in gpg2 on SUSE Linux 9.3 does not properly handle certain options, which can prevent pi
- CVE-2004-2004 The Live CD in SUSE LINUX 9.1 Personal edition is configured without a password for root, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges via SSH.
- CVE-2000-1040 Denial of service in n/a
- CVE-2000-1044 Memory corruption in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j6jx-fmhq-h34r.