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CVE-1999-1064: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sun Aug 22 1999(Updated: )

Multiple buffer overflows in WindowMaker 0.52 through 0.60.0 allow attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands by executing WindowMaker with a long program name (argv[0]).

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
WindowMaker<=0.60.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-1064?

    CVE-1999-1064 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential for denial of service and execution of arbitrary commands.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-1064?

    To fix CVE-1999-1064, upgrade WindowMaker to version 0.60.1 or later, which addresses the buffer overflow vulnerabilities.

  • Which versions of WindowMaker are affected by CVE-1999-1064?

    CVE-1999-1064 affects WindowMaker versions from 0.52 up to 0.60.0.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-1064?

    CVE-1999-1064 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to denial of service and arbitrary command execution.

  • Can CVE-1999-1064 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-1999-1064 can potentially be exploited remotely if an attacker can manipulate the program name passed to WindowMaker.

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