CVE-1999-0295
HighExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk26th percentile - higher than 26% of all known CVEs
Summary
The sysdef command in Solaris allows local users to read kernel memory, potentially leading to root privileges.
Risk Assessment
Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow local users unauthorized access to sensitive system data and full control over the system.
Recommendation
It is recommended to restrict access to the sysdef command and monitor local users to prevent abuse.
Other vulnerabilities in Solaris
See all- CVE-1999-1014Medium
Buffer overflow in the mail command in Solaris 2.7 allows local users to gain privileges via a long -m argument.
- CVE-1999-0676Medium
The sdtcm_convert function in Solaris 2.6 allows a local user to overwrite sensitive files via a symlink attack.
- CVE-1999-1023Medium
The useradd command in Solaris 7.0 does not properly interpret certain date formats specified in the '-e' (expiration date) argument, which could allow users to log in after their accounts have expired.
- CVE-1999-0188High
The passwd command in Solaris can be subjected to a denial of service attack.
- CVE-1999-1118Low
The vulnerability in ndd in Solaris 2.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service by modifying certain TCP/IP parameters.
- CVE-1999-1413Medium
In Solaris 2.4 before kernel jumbo patch -35, set-gid programs can dump core even if the real user id is not in the set-gid group. This allows local users to overwrite or create files with higher privileges.
Original NVD description (English source)
Solaris sysdef command allows local users to read kernel memory, potentially leading to root privileges.