CVE-1999-0139: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 12, 1998
·
Updated

Buffer overflow in Solaris x86 mkcookie allows local users to obtain root access.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Sun Solaris=2.5.1
Sun Solaris=2.5
Sun Solaris=7.0
Sun SunOS

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Remove

    Remove Oracle Solaris mkcookie from your environment.

    If mkcookie is not required, remove or uninstall the mkcookie binary from affected Solaris x86 systems to eliminate the vulnerable program.

  2. Configuration

    Until a vendor patch is available, restrict execution of the mkcookie binary (for example, remove execute permission for non-root users or remove the setuid bit / restrict ownership to root) so local unprivileged users cannot run it.

    mkcookie (Solaris x86) execution permission = disabled for non-root users
  3. Compensating control

    Restrict local access and logins to affected systems (use host-based access controls, PAM, or ACLs) and block untrusted local accounts from executing administrative binaries until the vulnerability is remediated.

  4. Operational

    Audit affected systems for signs of local privilege escalation; if compromise is suspected, isolate the host, rebuild or restore from known-good media, and rotate any credentials or keys that may have been exposed by root compromise.

Event History

Dec 12, 1998
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-1999-0139?

CVE-1999-0139 has a high severity level due to its potential to allow local users to gain root access.

2

How do I fix CVE-1999-0139?

To fix CVE-1999-0139, apply the appropriate patches provided by Oracle for affected Solaris versions.

3

What versions of Solaris are affected by CVE-1999-0139?

CVE-1999-0139 affects Solaris versions 2.5, 2.5.1, and 7.0 on x86 architecture.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-1999-0139?

CVE-1999-0139 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited to obtain root access.

5

Can CVE-1999-0139 be exploited remotely?

CVE-1999-0139 is a local vulnerability and cannot be exploited remotely.

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