CVE-1999-0315: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Apr 01 1997(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in Solaris fdformat command gives root access to local users.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sun SunOS | =5.3 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =2.4 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =2.5.1 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =2.5 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.7 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.5 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.4 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.5.1 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =2.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0315?
CVE-1999-0315 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to grant root access to local users.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0315?
To fix CVE-1999-0315, apply the relevant patches provided by the vendor for the affected Solaris and SunOS versions.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-0315?
CVE-1999-0315 affects users of Solaris versions 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, and SunOS versions 5.3 to 5.7.
Can CVE-1999-0315 be exploited remotely?
CVE-1999-0315 cannot be exploited remotely; it requires local access to the affected system.
What systems are vulnerable to CVE-1999-0315?
Vulnerable systems include Solaris running on SPARC and x86 architectures as well as certain versions of SunOS.
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