CVE-1999-0949 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the canuum program to gain root privileges on systems using the Canna input system.
- 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-1999-0949?
CVE-1999-0949 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Sgi Irix, 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 canuum program for Canna input system allows local users to gain root privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0949?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Sgi Irix, Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos, Turbolinux Turbolinux.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0949?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0949 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-1999-0949 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0949 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Sgi Irix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h57x-v5j7-4f26.