CVE-1999-0774

mars_nwe - Buffer Overflow via Long Directory Names

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-1999-0774. PoCs published by Przemyslaw Frasunek.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Mars Netware Emulator package (versions prior to and including 0.99). It leverages a local root compromise by overflowing buffers without bounds checking, using a combination of NOP sleds and shellcode to achieve privilege escalation.

Description

Buffer overflows in Mars NetWare Emulation (NWE, mars_nwe) package via long directory names.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Przemyslaw Frasunek · clocallinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19485

This exploit targets a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Mars Netware Emulator package (versions prior to and including 0.99). It leverages a local root compromise by overflowing buffers without bounds checking, using a combination of NOP sleds and shellcode to achieve privilege escalation.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Mars Netware Emulator <= 0.99
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Local access to the vulnerable system · Mars Netware Emulator installed and running
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/617

Scores

EPSS 0.0079
EPSS Percentile 51.3%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
martin_stover/mars_nwe 0.99
Published Aug 31, 1999
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026