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CVE-1999-0370

First published: Wed Feb 10 1999(Updated: )

In Sun Solaris and SunOS, man and catman contain vulnerabilities that allow overwriting arbitrary files.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Oracle Solaris SPARC=2.4
Oracle Solaris SPARC=2.5.1
Oracle Solaris SPARC=2.6
Oracle Solaris SPARC=7.0
Sun SunOS
Sun SunOS=5.4
Sun SunOS=5.5
Sun SunOS=5.5.1
Sun SunOS=5.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-0370?

    CVE-1999-0370 has a moderate severity level due to its potential for file overwriting.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-0370?

    To fix CVE-1999-0370, ensure that you apply the relevant patches provided by Sun Microsystems for all affected Solaris and SunOS versions.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0370?

    CVE-1999-0370 affects Sun Solaris versions 2.4, 2.5.1, 2.6, 7.0 and SunOS versions 5.4, 5.5, 5.5.1, and 5.7.

  • What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-1999-0370?

    Exploiting CVE-1999-0370 allows an attacker to overwrite arbitrary files, potentially compromising system integrity and data.

  • Who is impacted by CVE-1999-0370?

    Users and administrators of affected Sun Solaris and SunOS systems are at risk from CVE-1999-0370 vulnerabilities.

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