CVE-1999-0125: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 25, 1998
·Updated
Buffer overflow in SGI IRIX mailx program.
Affected Software
12 affected components
SGI IRIX=5.3
SGI IRIX=5.2
SGI IRIX=6.3
Sun Solaris=2.4
Sun Solaris=2.5.1
Sun Solaris=2.5.1
Sun Solaris=2.5
Sun SunOS=5.5
Sun SunOS=5.5.1
redhat Linux=4.2
Sun Solaris=2.6
Sun SunOS
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Remove
Remove
SGI IRIX mailxfrom your environment.Uninstall the SGI IRIX mailx program if it is not required.
Event History
Jan 25, 1998
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 29, 1999
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0125?
CVE-1999-0125 has a critical severity due to its potential for remote code execution via a buffer overflow.
2
How do I fix CVE-1999-0125?
To fix CVE-1999-0125, update the SGI IRIX mailx program and ensure that your systems are running supported versions.
3
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0125?
CVE-1999-0125 affects SGI IRIX versions 5.2, 5.3, and 6.3, as well as several versions of Sun Solaris and SunOS.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-0125?
CVE-1999-0125 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows for arbitrary code execution.
5
Is CVE-1999-0125 exploitable from remote locations?
Yes, CVE-1999-0125 can potentially be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands.