CVE-1999-0693
Buffer overflow in TT_SESSION environment variable in ToolTalk shared library allows local users...
CVE-1999-0693 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.2) in Hp Hp-ux, published January 4, 2000. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 1.03%, the 64th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.2 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 1.03%EPSS, 64th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Buffer overflow in TT_SESSION environment variable in ToolTalk shared library allows local users to gain root privileges.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | DIGITAL UNIX 4.0 d/f / AIX 4.3.2 / CDE 2.1 / IRIX 6.5.14 / Solaris 7.0 / SunOS 4.1.4 - Local Buffer Overflow | 1999-09-13 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Buffer overflow in TT_SESSION environment variable in ToolTalk shared library allows local users to gain root privileges.
- Record
CVE-1999-0693- CVSS 2.0
- 7.2 High
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Buffer overflow in TT_SESSION environment variable in ToolTalk shared library allows local users to gain root privileges.
- Record
CVE-1999-0693- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-1999-0675No score
Buffer overflow in TT_SESSION environment variable in ToolTalk shared library allows local users to gain root privileges.
- Record
EUVD-1999-0675- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-wjxh-cxm3-22mjNo score
Buffer overflow in TT_SESSION environment variable in ToolTalk shared library allows local users...
Buffer overflow in TT_SESSION environment variable in ToolTalk shared library allows local users to gain root privileges.
- Record
GHSA-wjxh-cxm3-22mj- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
securityfocus.com/bid/641
www1.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=HPSBUX9909-103
sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&doc=secbull/192
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A4374
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-0693
github.com/advisories/GHSA-wjxh-cxm3-22mj