CVE Catalog

CVE-1999-1507

High
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.52%

40th percentile - higher than 40% of all known CVEs

Summary

SunOS versions 4.1 through 4.1.3 have insecure permissions on files and directories, allowing local attackers to gain root access.

Risk Assessment

Organizations may be exposed to unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to serious security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the system to the latest version and review file and directory permissions to secure the system.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Sun SunOS 4.1 through 4.1.3 allows local attackers to gain root access via insecure permissions on files and directories such as crash.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS