CVE-1999-0962 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the HP-UX passwd command 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-1999-0962?
CVE-1999-0962 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Hp Hp-Ux, published on 4 Jan 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in HPUX passwd command allows local users to gain root privileges via a command line option.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0962?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hp Hp-Ux.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0962?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0962 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-1999-0962 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0962 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Hp Hp-Ux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fgwg-w3g3-9gr4.