CVE-1999-0038

CVE-1999-0038 is a high-severity vulnerability in Data General Dg Ux with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-120.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
• CVSS v2: 7.2
• EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-120
• Affected product: Data General Dg Ux
• Published: 1997-04-26
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in xlock program allows local users to execute commands as root.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0038?

Buffer overflow in xlock program allows local users to execute commands as root.

How severe is CVE-1999-0038?

CVE-1999-0038 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-1999-0038 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-0038?

CVE-1999-0038 primarily affects Data General Dg Ux. In total, 45 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0038?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-1999-0038 published?

CVE-1999-0038 was published on 1997-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0038

Affected products (45)

• cpe:2.3:a:data_general:dg_ux:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:data_general:dg_ux:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:data_general:dg_ux:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:data_general:dg_ux:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:data_general:dg_ux:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:data_general:dg_ux:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:data_general:dg_ux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:5.3:*:xfs:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.0.1:*:xfs:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:bsdi:bsd_os:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:0.93:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:10.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:10.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:10.08:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:10.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:10.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:10.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:10.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:10.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:10.34:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:sun:solaris:2.4:*:x86:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:sun:solaris:2.5:*:x86:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:sun:solaris:2.5.1:*:ppc:*:*:*:*:*

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• CVE-1999-0009 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Inverse query buffer overflow in BIND 4.9 and BIND 8 Releases.
• CVE-1999-0152 — High (CVSS 7.5): The DG/UX finger daemon allows remote command execution through shell metacharacters.
• CVE-1999-0011 — Medium (CVSS 5.4): Denial of Service vulnerabilities in BIND 4.9 and BIND 8 Releases via CNAME record and zone transfer.
• CVE-1999-0010 — Medium (CVSS 5.0): Denial of Service vulnerability in BIND 8 Releases via maliciously formatted DNS messages.
• CVE-1999-0019 — Medium (CVSS 5.0): Delete or create a file via rpc.statd, due to invalid information.

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