critical10.0Public exploit code
CVE-1999-0101
Buffer overflow in AIX and Solaris "gethostbyname" library call allows root access through corrupt DNS host names.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- AIX 3.x/4.x / Windows 95/98/2000/NT 4.0 / SunOS 5 - 'gethostbyname()' Remote Buffer Overflow2006-09-28 · remote · multiple · Verified
Impact
Buffer overflow in AIX and Solaris "gethostbyname" library call allows root access through corrupt DNS host names.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Aix | Versions 3.2, 4.1, 4.2 |