CVE-1999-0038: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 26, 1997
·
Updated

Buffer overflow in xlock program allows local users to execute commands as root.

Affected Software

45 affected components
Data General Dg Ux=3.0
SGI IRIX=6.0.1
SGI IRIX=5.3
SGI IRIX=6.0.1
Data General Dg Ux=5.0
SGI IRIX=6.1
Data General Dg Ux=1.0
SGI IRIX=5.0.1
Data General Dg Ux=4.0
SGI IRIX=5.1.1
Data General Dg Ux=2.0
SGI IRIX=6.4
SGI IRIX=5.0
SGI IRIX=5.1
Data General Dg Ux=6.0
SGI IRIX=5.2
Data General Dg Ux=7.0
SGI IRIX=6.0
SGI IRIX=6.3
SGI IRIX=5.3
Sun SunOS=5.3
HP HP-UX=10.30
Debian Debian Linux=0.93
HP HP-UX=10.01
Sun Solaris=2.4
HP HP-UX=10.00
Sun Solaris=2.5.1
Sun Solaris=2.5.1
Sun Solaris=2.5
IBM AIX=4.2
Debian Debian Linux=1.3
HP HP-UX=10.34
Sun SunOS=5.5
Debian Debian Linux=1.2
Debian Debian Linux=1.1
BSDI Bsd Os=2.1
HP HP-UX=10.24
Sun SunOS=5.4
HP HP-UX=10.08
Sun SunOS=5.5.1
HP HP-UX=10.20
IBM AIX=4.1
IBM AIX=3.2
HP HP-UX=10.10
HP HP-UX=10.16

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Remove

    Remove xlock from your environment.

    Uninstall the xlock program from affected systems if it is not required.

  2. Compensating control

    Restrict untrusted local user access: disable or lock unused accounts, restrict interactive logins, and apply host-based access controls so unprivileged local users cannot reach or execute vulnerable binaries.

  3. Operational

    Audit systems for signs of compromise (check logs, running processes, recent privilege escalations) and, if compromise is suspected, remediate and rotate any potentially exposed credentials/keys.

Event History

Apr 26, 1997
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 29, 1999
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0038?

The severity of CVE-1999-0038 is considered high due to the potential for local users to execute arbitrary commands as root.

2

How do I fix CVE-1999-0038?

Fixing CVE-1999-0038 involves updating the xlock program to a version that does not contain this buffer overflow vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0038?

CVE-1999-0038 affects various versions of Data General DG/UX, SGI IRIX, Debian GNU/Linux, HPE HP-UX, IBM AIX, and Oracle Solaris.

4

Who can exploit CVE-1999-0038?

CVE-1999-0038 can be exploited by local users with access to the affected systems.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-1999-0038?

Yes, there are patches available for CVE-1999-0038, typically found with software updates for the affected systems.

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