CVE-1999-0370: Medium severity Sun Solaris vulnerability
Published Feb 10, 1999
·Updated
In Sun Solaris and SunOS, man and catman contain vulnerabilities that allow overwriting arbitrary files.
Affected Software
9 affected components
Sun Solaris=2.4
Sun Solaris=2.5.1
Sun SunOS=5.7
Sun SunOS=5.5
Sun Solaris=7.0
Sun SunOS=5.4
Sun SunOS=5.5.1
Sun Solaris=2.6
Sun SunOS
Event History
Feb 10, 1999
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 4, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0370?
CVE-1999-0370 has a moderate severity level due to its potential for file overwriting.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.