What is the severity of CVE-1999-0295?

CVE-1999-0295 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to potential unauthorized access to kernel memory.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0295?

To fix CVE-1999-0295, ensure that systems are updated to the latest security patches provided by Oracle.

What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0295?

CVE-1999-0295 affects several versions of Solaris and SunOS, specifically 5.3, 2.4, and other specified versions.

Can CVE-1999-0295 allow an attacker to gain root privileges?

Yes, CVE-1999-0295 can potentially allow local users to read kernel memory, which may lead to obtaining root privileges.

Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0295?

The most effective workaround for CVE-1999-0295 is to limit access to the sysdef command or to apply the relevant security patches immediately.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-0295

high

7.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

1/10/1997

29/9/1999

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-0295

First published: Wed Oct 01 1997(Updated: )

Solaris sysdef command allows local users to read kernel memory, potentially leading to root privileges.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Sun SunOS	=5.3
Oracle Solaris SPARC	=2.4
Oracle Solaris SPARC	=2.5.1
Oracle Solaris SPARC	=2.5.1
Oracle Solaris SPARC	=2.5
Sun SunOS	=5.5
Sun SunOS	=5.4
Sun SunOS	=5.5.1

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Reference Links

http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&doc=secbull/157

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0295?
CVE-1999-0295 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to potential unauthorized access to kernel memory.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0295?
To fix CVE-1999-0295, ensure that systems are updated to the latest security patches provided by Oracle.
What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0295?
CVE-1999-0295 affects several versions of Solaris and SunOS, specifically 5.3, 2.4, and other specified versions.
Can CVE-1999-0295 allow an attacker to gain root privileges?
Yes, CVE-1999-0295 can potentially allow local users to read kernel memory, which may lead to obtaining root privileges.
Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0295?
The most effective workaround for CVE-1999-0295 is to limit access to the sysdef command or to apply the relevant security patches immediately.

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