CVE-1999-1089 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 12 Sep 2001 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the chfn command to gain elevated privileges on HP-UX systems.

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-1999-1089?

CVE-1999-1089 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Hp Hp-Ux, published on 12 Sep 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in chfn command in HP-UX 9.X through 10.20 allows local users to gain privileges via a long command line argument.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1089?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Hp-Ux.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1089?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1089 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-1999-1089 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-1089 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-wxhm-4wpf-cr7c.