CVE-1999-1489 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in XFree86 SuperProbe to gain root privileges on Slackware 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-1999-1489?
CVE-1999-1489 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Slackware Slackware Linux, 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 TestChip function in XFree86 SuperProbe in Slackware Linux 3.1 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long -nopr argument.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1489?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Slackware Slackware Linux.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1489?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1489 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-1999-1489 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-1489 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Slackware Slackware Linux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hw4r-qm4m-pw99.