CVE-1999-0972 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the Xshipwars game allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, posing a risk to users running this legacy X11 application.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0972?
CVE-1999-0972 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jan 2000.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Xshipwars xsw program.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0972?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wolfpack Development Xshipwars.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0972?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0972 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-1999-0972 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0972 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vc2w-gc8v-3rfp.