CVE-1999-1140 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in CrackLib via a long GECOS field 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-1999-1140?
CVE-1999-1140 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Mar 2002. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in CrackLib 2.5 may allow local users to gain root privileges via a long GECOS field.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1140?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Alec Muffet Cracklib.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1140?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1140 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-1999-1140 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-1140 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6qm9-vcp5-gmgw.