CVE-1999-0120: High severity Sun Sunos vulnerability

Published Mar 21, 1994
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Updated

Sun/Solaris utmp file allows local users to gain root access if it is writable by users other than root.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Sun Sunos=4.1
Sun Sunos

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    Ensure the utmp file is owned by root and remove write permission for all non-root users so only root can write to it (i.e., change ownership to root and remove group/other write permissions).

    SunOS/Solaris utmp file file permissions = not writable by users other than root

Event History

Mar 21, 1994
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 29, 1999
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0120?

CVE-1999-0120 is considered a high severity vulnerability as it allows local users to gain root access.

2

How do I fix CVE-1999-0120?

To fix CVE-1999-0120, ensure that the utmp file is not writable by users other than root.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0120?

CVE-1999-0120 affects various versions of Sun/Solaris, specifically SunOS 4.1 and other related versions.

4

Who can exploit CVE-1999-0120?

CVE-1999-0120 can be exploited by any local user who has access to the system.

5

What could happen if CVE-1999-0120 is exploited?

If CVE-1999-0120 is exploited, an attacker can gain root access, potentially allowing them complete control over the affected system.

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