CVE-1999-1240 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on the cddbd CD database server by sending a long log message.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-1240?
CVE-1999-1240 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Sep 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in cddbd CD database server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long log message.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1240?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gracenote Cddbd.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1240?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1240 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-1999-1240 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-1240 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-35g9-mghc-h66h.