CVE-1999-1191: Buffer Overflow

Published May 19, 1997
·
Updated

Buffer overflow in chkey in Solaris 2.5.1 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges via a long command line argument.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Sun Solaris=2.4
Sun Solaris=2.5.1
Sun Solaris=2.5
Sun SunOS=5.5
Sun SunOS=5.4
Sun SunOS<=5.5.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Remove

    Remove Oracle Solaris chkey from your environment.

    Uninstall or remove the chkey utility if it is not required on affected systems.

  2. Configuration

    Remove the setuid bit from the chkey binary so it cannot be used to escalate privileges (for example: remove or clear the SUID permission on the chkey executable).

    chkey (Solaris) setuid = disabled
  3. Compensating control

    Restrict local access to systems with the vulnerable chkey (limit or remove untrusted local accounts, tighten host-based access controls) until an official vendor patch or fixed version is available.

Event History

May 19, 1997
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 9, 2002
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-1999-1191?

CVE-1999-1191 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow local users to gain root privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-1999-1191?

To fix CVE-1999-1191, apply the latest patches provided by Sun Microsystems for Solaris 2.5.1 and earlier.

3

What are the affected versions for CVE-1999-1191?

CVE-1999-1191 affects Solaris versions 2.4, 2.5, and 2.5.1 as well as SunOS versions 5.4 and 5.5.

4

Who is impacted by CVE-1999-1191?

Local users with access to the affected Solaris and SunOS systems can exploit CVE-1999-1191 to gain unauthorized root access.

5

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-1999-1191?

CVE-1999-1191 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited via long command line arguments.

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