CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0164
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk0.30%
21th percentile - higher than 21% of all known CVEs
Summary
A race condition in the Solaris ps command allows an attacker to overwrite critical files.
Risk Assessment
An attacker may gain access to important data or the system, potentially leading to serious security breaches.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the Solaris system and monitor the use of the ps command to detect potential attacks.
Original NVD description (English source)
A race condition in the Solaris ps command allows an attacker to overwrite critical files.