First published: Tue May 11 1999(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in Solaris lpset program allows local users to gain root access.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Oracle Solaris SPARC | =2.6 | |
Oracle Solaris SPARC | =7.0 | |
Sun SunOS | ||
Sun SunOS | =5.7 |
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CVE-1999-0773 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain root access.
To fix CVE-1999-0773, you should apply the latest patches released by Oracle for Solaris versions that are affected.
CVE-1999-0773 affects Solaris 2.6, Solaris 7.0, and SunOS operating systems.
CVE-1999-0773 cannot be exploited remotely since it requires local user access to trigger the buffer overflow.
Local users on affected Solaris and SunOS systems are vulnerable to CVE-1999-0773.