CVE-1999-1184 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in Elm via the TERM variable to execute arbitrary code and gain elevated 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-1999-1184?
CVE-1999-1184 is a medium-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 Elm 2.4 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via a long TERM environmental variable.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1184?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Elm Development Group Elm.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1184?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1184 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-1999-1184 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-1184 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7jcx-v99p-6xwr.