xmcd 2.0p12 Environment Variable memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in xmcd 2.0p12 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Performing a manipulation as part of Environment Variable results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0318. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in xmcd 2.0p12. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation as part of a Environment Variable leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

buffer overflow in xmcd 2.0p12 allows local users to gain access through an environmental variable.

The weakness was presented 03/01/1997. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-0318. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (436), SecurityFocus (BID 83082†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-56669†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

02/28/1997 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0318 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0318
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13863
X-Force: 436
SecurityFocus: 83082 - Solaris CVE-1999-0318 Local Security Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 56669 - xmcd 2.0p12 Local Restrictions Bypass Vulnerability, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 06/18/2014 01:01
Updated: 04/16/2026 17:41
Changes: 06/18/2014 01:01 (52), 08/23/2018 08:14 (2), 04/16/2026 17:41 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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