CVE-1999-0841: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 30, 1999
·
Updated

Buffer overflow in CDE mailtool allows local users to gain root privileges via a long MIME Content-Type.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Sun SunOS=5.7

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Remove

    Remove SunOS/CDE mailtool from your environment.

    Uninstall or disable the CDE mailtool binary on affected SunOS systems to eliminate the vulnerable component that can be exploited via a long MIME Content-Type.

  2. Compensating control

    Restrict execution of the CDE mailtool binary to trusted administrators (for example, remove execute permission for non-privileged users or apply local filesystem ACLs) or otherwise prevent untrusted local users from running the binary.

  3. Operational

    Audit affected systems for signs of local exploitation and potential root compromise. If compromise is suspected, perform incident response actions such as restoring from known-good backups, reinstalling from trusted media, and rotating any potentially exposed credentials.

Event History

Nov 30, 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-1999-0841?

CVE-1999-0841 is considered critical due to its potential to allow local users to gain root privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-1999-0841?

To fix CVE-1999-0841, it is recommended to apply patches provided by the vendor for SunOS 5.7.

3

Who is affected by CVE-1999-0841?

Local users on systems running SunOS 5.7 are affected by CVE-1999-0841.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-0841?

CVE-1999-0841 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the CDE mailtool.

5

What can an attacker do with CVE-1999-0841?

An attacker can exploit CVE-1999-0841 to execute arbitrary code with root privileges.

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