CVE-1999-1469 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via buffer overflow in the w3-auth CGI program of miniSQL.
- 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-1999-1469?
CVE-1999-1469 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 w3-auth CGI program in miniSQL package allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an HTTP request with (1) a long URL, or (2) a long User-Agent MIME header.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1469?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hughes Technologies W3-Auth.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1469?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1469 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-1999-1469 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-1469 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mv62-jpgw-4vgg.