CVE-1999-0972

Xshipwars - Buffer Overflow

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-1999-0972. PoCs published by Amanda Woodward.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a buffer overflow in Xshipwars server versions before 1.25, allowing remote command execution via a crafted payload. The shellcode executes /tmp/xx, demonstrating arbitrary code execution.

Description

Buffer overflow in Xshipwars xsw program.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Amanda Woodward · cremotemultiple
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19667

This exploit targets a buffer overflow in Xshipwars server versions before 1.25, allowing remote command execution via a crafted payload. The shellcode executes /tmp/xx, demonstrating arbitrary code execution.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Xshipwars server < 1.25
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the vulnerable Xshipwars server · Ability to send crafted packets to the server
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/863

Scores

EPSS 0.0208
EPSS Percentile 79.2%

Details

Status published
Products (2)
wolfpack_development/xshipwars 1.0
wolfpack_development/xshipwars 1.2.4
Published Dec 09, 1999
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026