7.2
CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-1999-1192: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Jun 24 1997(Updated: )

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

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Sun SunOS=5.3
Sun SunOS=5.5
Sun SunOS=5.4
Sun SunOS<=5.5.1
<=5.5.1
=5.3
=5.4
=5.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-1192?

    CVE-1999-1192 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain root privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-1192?

    Fixing CVE-1999-1192 involves applying the latest patches provided by the vendor for Solaris versions affected.

  • Which versions of Solaris are affected by CVE-1999-1192?

    CVE-1999-1192 affects Solaris versions 5.3, 5.4, and 5.5 as well as earlier versions.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-1192?

    CVE-1999-1192 is a buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • Can remote users exploit CVE-1999-1192?

    No, CVE-1999-1192 can only be exploited by local users.

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