CVE-1999-1413
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk49th percentile - higher than 49% of all known CVEs
Summary
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.
Risk Assessment
Local users may exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to files and system resources, potentially leading to serious security breaches.
Recommendation
It is recommended to apply kernel jumbo patch -35 to eliminate this vulnerability and to monitor the system for unauthorized activities.
Other vulnerabilities in Solaris 2.4
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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-1999-0295High
The sysdef command in Solaris allows local users to read kernel memory, potentially leading to root privileges.
Original NVD description (English source)
Solaris 2.4 before kernel jumbo patch -35 allows set-gid programs to dump core even if the real user id is not in the set-gid group, which allows local users to overwrite or create files at higher privileges by causing a core dump, e.g. through dmesg.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS