CVE-1999-0188: High severity Sun SunOS vulnerability
Published Dec 17, 1998
·Updated
The passwd command in Solaris can be subjected to a denial of service.
Affected Software
9 affected components
Sun SunOS=5.3
Sun Solaris=2.4
Sun Solaris=2.5.1
Sun Solaris=2.5
Sun SunOS=5.5
Sun SunOS=5.4
Sun SunOS=5.5.1
Sun Solaris=2.6
Sun SunOS
Event History
Dec 17, 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-1999-0188?
CVE-1999-0188 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How does CVE-1999-0188 affect the Solaris operating system?
CVE-1999-0188 affects the passwd command in Solaris, potentially causing a denial of service.
3
Which versions of Solaris are affected by CVE-1999-0188?
CVE-1999-0188 affects Solaris versions 2.4, 2.5, 2.5.1, 2.6, and SunOS versions 5.3, 5.4, and 5.5.
4
How can I mitigate the effects of CVE-1999-0188?
To mitigate CVE-1999-0188, consider implementing access controls or using alternative methods for password management.
5
Is there a patch available for CVE-1999-0188?
While CVE-1999-0188 is an older vulnerability, reviewing official Solaris security bulletins for patches is advisable.