VDB-15006 · CVE-1999-0847 · GCVE-0-1999-0847

Freechess.org FICS Program xboard memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Freechess.org FICS Program. This affects an unknown part of the file xboard. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-1999-0847. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Freechess.org FICS Program (unknown version). Affected is an unknown code block of the file xboard. The manipulation with an unknown input 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:

Buffer overflow in free internet chess server (FICS) program, xboard.

The weakness was released 11/29/1999. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-1999-0847. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Freechess.org

Name

FICS Program

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

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VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

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Timelineinfo

11/29/1999 🔍
11/29/1999 +0 days 🔍
06/22/2014 +5319 days 🔍
04/19/2026 +4319 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-0847 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0847
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15006

Entryinfo

Created: 06/22/2014 15:12
Updated: 04/19/2026 21:00
Changes: 06/22/2014 15:12 (33), 04/05/2019 08:43 (9), 04/19/2026 21:00 (16)
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