CVE-1999-0973: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 7, 1999
·
Updated

Buffer overflow in Solaris snoop program allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via a long domain name when snoop is running in verbose mode.

Affected Software

11 affected components
Sun SunOS=5.3
Sun Solaris=2.4
Sun Solaris=2.5.1
Sun Solaris=2.5
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

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Remove

    Remove Solaris snoop from your environment.

    Uninstall or remove the snoop program if it is not required on the system to eliminate exposure to this vulnerability.

  2. Configuration

    Do not run snoop in verbose mode. Avoid launching snoop with verbose flags (e.g., -v) or equivalent options that enable verbose output.

    snoop (Solaris) verbose mode = disabled
  3. Operational

    If snoop must be used, run it under an unprivileged account (do not run snoop as root) and only for as long as necessary; restrict who can execute the binary until a vendor patch is available.

Event History

Dec 7, 1999
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 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-1999-0973?

CVE-1999-0973 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to gain root privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-1999-0973?

To fix CVE-1999-0973, disable the snoop program or apply the appropriate patches provided by the vendor.

3

Which versions of Solaris are affected by CVE-1999-0973?

CVE-1999-0973 affects Solaris versions 2.4, 2.5, 2.5.1, 2.6, and 7.0, as well as various SunOS versions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-0973?

CVE-1999-0973 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited remotely.

5

What attack vector is used in CVE-1999-0973?

CVE-1999-0973 can be exploited by sending a specially crafted long domain name to the snoop program running in verbose mode.

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