VDB-14796 · CVE-1999-1064 · BID 596

WindowMaker 0.60.0 argv[0] memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in WindowMaker 0.60.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument argv[0] as part of Long Argument results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-1999-1064. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in WindowMaker 0.60.0. Affected is an unknown code block. The manipulation of the argument argv[0] as part of a Long Argument 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. CVE summarizes:

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]).

The weakness was released 08/22/1999 by Stan Bubrouski (FIRST) with Redhat (Website). The advisory is shared for download at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-1999-1064. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 04/19/2026).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 596†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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04/19/2026 +4320 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Researcher: Stan Bubrouski (FIRST)
Organization: Redhat
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-1064 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1064
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14796
SecurityFocus: 596 - WindowMaker Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

Entryinfo

Created: 06/21/2014 21:30
Updated: 04/19/2026 10:50
Changes: 06/21/2014 21:30 (46), 05/21/2018 10:09 (7), 04/19/2026 10:50 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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