CVE-1999-0968 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the BNC IRC proxy to execute arbitrary code and gain elevated privileges.
- 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-1999-0968?
CVE-1999-0968 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Mar 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in BNC IRC proxy allows remote attackers to gain privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0968?
It affects 1 product.
Products include James Seter Bnc Irc.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0968?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0968 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-1999-0968 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0968 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vxf8-5423-qvr3.