CVE-1999-1176 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can gain root privileges via a buffer overflow in the cidentd ident daemon triggered by a long line in the .authlie script.
- 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-1999-1176?
CVE-1999-1176 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, 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 cidentd ident daemon allows local users to gain root privileges via a long line in the .authlie script.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1176?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Aaron Ledbetter Cidentd, Jidentd Jidentd.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1176?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1176 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-1999-1176 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-1176 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fvwm-29jh-q698.