First published: Thu Nov 12 1998(Updated: )
CDE screen lock program (screenlock) on Solaris 2.6 does not properly lock an unprivileged user's console session when the host is an NIS+ client, which allows others with physical access to login with any string.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Sun SunOS | =5.6 | |
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =2.6 | |
Sun SunOS |
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CVE-1999-1025 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access.
To fix CVE-1999-1025, ensure that the screen lock program is configured correctly or apply any available patches for Solaris 2.6.
CVE-1999-1025 affects systems running Solaris 2.6, SunOS, and SunOS 5.6.
The risks associated with CVE-1999-1025 include unauthorized access to user sessions by individuals with physical access to the console.
A possible workaround for CVE-1999-1025 is to prevent physical access to the console or implement alternative security measures.