What is the severity of CVE-1999-0859?

CVE-1999-0859 is considered a low-severity vulnerability as it allows local users to read files but does not allow remote access.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0859?

To fix CVE-1999-0859, restrict access to the Solaris arp command or implement appropriate file permissions to prevent unauthorized file reading.

What platforms are affected by CVE-1999-0859?

CVE-1999-0859 affects Solaris versions 2.5.1, 2.6, 7.0, and various SunOS versions.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-0859?

CVE-1999-0859 is a local file disclosure vulnerability that allows local users to read illegitimate file contents.

Can CVE-1999-0859 be exploited remotely?

CVE-1999-0859 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-0859

low

2.1

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

1/12/1999

2/6/2000

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-0859

First published: Wed Dec 01 1999(Updated: )

Solaris arp allows local users to read files via the -f parameter, which lists lines in the file that do not parse properly.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Oracle Solaris SPARC	=2.5.1
Oracle Solaris SPARC	=2.5.1
Oracle Solaris SPARC	=2.6
Oracle Solaris SPARC	=7.0
Sun SunOS
Sun SunOS	=5.5.1
Sun SunOS	=5.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0859?
CVE-1999-0859 is considered a low-severity vulnerability as it allows local users to read files but does not allow remote access.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0859?
To fix CVE-1999-0859, restrict access to the Solaris arp command or implement appropriate file permissions to prevent unauthorized file reading.
What platforms are affected by CVE-1999-0859?
CVE-1999-0859 affects Solaris versions 2.5.1, 2.6, 7.0, and various SunOS versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-0859?
CVE-1999-0859 is a local file disclosure vulnerability that allows local users to read illegitimate file contents.
Can CVE-1999-0859 be exploited remotely?
CVE-1999-0859 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.

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