CVE-1999-1329 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 9 Mar 2002 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in SysVInit to gain elevated privileges on Red Hat Linux 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-1999-1329?

CVE-1999-1329 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Redhat Linux, 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 SysVInit in Red Hat Linux 5.1 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1329?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Redhat Linux.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1329?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1329 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-1999-1329 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-1329 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-vcmw-4q9q-gx59.