CVE-1999-1064 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 12 Sep 2001 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service by launching WindowMaker with a long program name.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-1999-1064?

CVE-1999-1064 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Sep 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple buffer overflows in WindowMaker 0.52 through 0.60.0 allow attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands by executing WindowMaker with a long program name (argv[0]).

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1064?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Windowmaker Windowmaker.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1064?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1064 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-1999-1064 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-1064 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q8xf-jm9x-c783.