CVE-1999-1371: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 8, 1999
·
Updated

Buffer overflow in /usr/bin/write in Solaris 2.6 and 7 allows local users to gain privileges via a long string in the terminal name argument.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Sun SunOS=5.7
Sun SunOS=5.5.1
Sun SunOS

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Remove

    Remove SunOS /usr/bin/write from your environment.

    If the write utility is not required, remove or uninstall /usr/bin/write from affected systems to eliminate the vulnerable binary.

  2. Configuration

    Remove the setuid bit from /usr/bin/write (for example: chmod u-s /usr/bin/write) to prevent local users from gaining elevated privileges via this binary.

    SunOS /usr/bin/write setuid_bit = removed
  3. Compensating control

    Restrict local user access: disable or remove unnecessary local accounts and limit administrative access to trusted users to reduce exposure to local privilege escalation.

  4. Operational

    Audit systems for signs of exploitation (unexpected root activity, modified system files, suspicious logins). If compromise is suspected, isolate the host and rebuild from known-good media; investigate and remediate any unauthorized changes.

Event History

Mar 8, 1999
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 12, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1371?

CVE-1999-1371 is a critical vulnerability that allows local users to execute code with elevated privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-1999-1371?

To mitigate CVE-1999-1371, users should apply the latest security patches provided by Sun Microsystems or upgrade to a more secure version.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-1999-1371?

CVE-1999-1371 affects Solaris 2.6 and Solaris 7 as well as other versions of SunOS.

4

Who can exploit CVE-1999-1371?

CVE-1999-1371 can be exploited by any local user who has access to the system with the vulnerable configurations.

5

What makes CVE-1999-1371 dangerous?

CVE-1999-1371 is dangerous because it allows unauthorized privilege escalation, potentially compromising the entire system.

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