Vulnerability Description
manual/search.texi in the GNU C Library (aka glibc) before 2.2 lacks a statement about the unspecified tdelete return value upon deletion of a tree's root, which might allow attackers to access a dangling pointer in an application whose developer was unaware of a documentation update from 1999.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Glibc | < 2.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://ftp.gnu.org/gnu/glibc/glibc-2.2.tar.gzProductVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/bminor/glibc/commit/2864e767053317538feafa815046fff89e5a16be#PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.cee.studio/tdelete.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://ftp.gnu.org/gnu/glibc/glibc-2.2.tar.gzProductVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/bminor/glibc/commit/2864e767053317538feafa815046fff89e5a16be#PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.cee.studio/tdelete.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-0199?
CVE-1999-0199 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). manual/search.texi in the GNU C Library (aka glibc) before 2.2 lacks a statement about the unspecified tdelete return value upon deletion of a tree's root, which might allow attackers to access a dang...
How severe is CVE-1999-0199?
CVE-1999-0199 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-1999-0199?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Glibc.