CVE-1999-1425

Medium

Published: 10/11/1997(UTC)Updated: 16/06/2026(UTC)Translated: 18/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk

0.28%

20th percentile - higher than 20% of all known CVEs

Summary

Solaris Solstice AdminSuite 2.1 incorrectly sets write permissions on source files for NIS maps, which could allow local users to gain privileges by modifying /etc/passwd.

Risk Assessment

Local users may gain unauthorized privileges, posing a serious security threat to the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to review and correct the permission settings for NIS source files to prevent unauthorized modifications.

Original NVD description (English source)

Solaris Solstice AdminSuite (AdminSuite) 2.1 incorrectly sets write permissions on source files for NIS maps, which could allow local users to gain privileges by modifying /etc/passwd.