CVE-1999-0724: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 12, 1999
·
Updated

Buffer overflow in OpenBSD procfs and fdescfs file systems via uiooffset in the readdir() function.

Affected Software

1 affected component
OpenBSD OpenBSD=2.5

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    Unmount procfs if currently mounted and prevent it from being mounted at boot (remove from fstab or equivalent) until a vendor fix is available.

    OpenBSD procfs filesystem mounted = false
  2. Configuration

    Unmount fdescfs if currently mounted and prevent it from being mounted at boot (remove from fstab or equivalent) until a vendor fix is available.

    OpenBSD fdescfs filesystem mounted = false
  3. Compensating control

    Isolate affected OpenBSD hosts from untrusted networks and restrict administrative access to trusted operators only (network segmentation, ACLs, or jump hosts) until a patch is available.

  4. Operational

    Monitor OpenBSD vendor advisories for a patch addressing the buffer overflow in procfs and fdescfs (uio_offset in readdir()). Apply the vendor-supplied fix as soon as it is released.

Event History

Aug 12, 1999
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 4, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0724?

CVE-1999-0724 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution through a buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-1999-0724?

To fix CVE-1999-0724, upgrade to a patched version of OpenBSD, specifically versions later than 2.5.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0724?

CVE-1999-0724 specifically affects OpenBSD version 2.5 that uses procfs and fdescfs file systems.

4

What are the implications of CVE-1999-0724?

The implications of CVE-1999-0724 include unauthorized access and potential complete system compromise.

5

How was CVE-1999-0724 exploited?

CVE-1999-0724 was exploited through a buffer overflow vulnerability in the readdir() function, allowing attackers to overwrite memory.

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