VDB-13949 · CVE-1999-1182 · GCVE-0-1999-1182

Linux Kernel Runtime Linker ld.so/ld-linux.so argv[0] memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel. It has been classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file ld.so/ld-linux.so of the component Runtime Linker. The manipulation of the argument argv[0] leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-1999-1182. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel (Operating System) (unknown version). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects an unknown code block of the file ld.so/ld-linux.so of the component Runtime Linker. The manipulation of the argument argv[0] with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

buffer overflow in run-time linkers (1) ld.so or (2) ld-linux.so for linux systems allows local users to gain privileges by calling a setuid program with a long program name (argv[0]) and forcing ld.so/ld-linux.so to report an error.

The weakness was shared 07/17/1997 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared at marc.theaimsgroup.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-1999-1182. The exploitation is known to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Linux

Name

Kernel

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.9

VulDB Base Score: 9.3
VulDB Temp Score: 8.9
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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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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

07/17/1997 🔍
07/17/1997 +0 days 🔍
06/18/2014 +6180 days 🔍
04/16/2026 +4320 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-1182 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1182
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13949
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/18/2014 12:57
Updated: 04/16/2026 22:43
Changes: 06/18/2014 12:57 (41), 04/03/2019 16:39 (10), 04/16/2026 22:43 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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