CVE-1999-1534 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in Arkeia backup services via a long HOME variable to gain root access.
- 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-1999-1534?
CVE-1999-1534 is a high-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 (1) nlservd and (2) rnavc in Knox Software Arkeia backup product allows local users to obtain root access via a long HOME environmental variable.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1534?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Knox Software Arkeia.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1534?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1534 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-1999-1534 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-1534 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w2cr-mhfx-9hr5.