CVE-2000-0099 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the UnixWare ppptalk command to gain elevated privileges.
- 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-2000-0099?
CVE-2000-0099 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Sco Unixware, published on 18 Apr 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in UnixWare ppptalk command allows local users to gain privileges via a long prompt argument.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0099?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sco Unixware.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0099?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0099 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-2000-0099 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0099 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Sco Unixware
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h7wm-7j5h-gr2f.