CVE-1999-1588 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code as root via a buffer overflow in the System V listener service on Sun Solaris.
- 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-1999-1588?
CVE-1999-1588 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Sun Solaris, published on 21 Apr 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in nlps_server in Sun Solaris x86 2.4, 2.5, and 2.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code as root via a long string beginning with "NLPS:002:002:" to the listen (aka System V listener) port, TCP port 2766.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1588?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sun Solaris.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1588?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1588 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-1999-1588 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-1588 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Sun Solaris
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wh9q-9hjg-qw4c.