CVE-1999-1402
First published: Sat May 17 1997(Updated: )
The access permissions for a UNIX domain socket are ignored in Solaris 2.x and SunOS 4.x, and other BSD-based operating systems before 4.4, which could allow local users to connect to the socket and possibly disrupt or control the operations of the program using that socket.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =2.2.2 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =2.2.3 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =2.2.4 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =2.2.5 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =2.2.6 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =2.2.8 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =3.0 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =3.1 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =2.5 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =2.5.1 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =2.5.1 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =2.6 | |
| Sun SunOS | ||
| Sun SunOS | =4.0 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.0 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.5 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.5.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-1402?
CVE-1999-1402 is considered a local privilege escalation vulnerability that could potentially disrupt operations.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1402?
To fix CVE-1999-1402, adjust the access permissions for the UNIX domain sockets or upgrade to a patched version of the affected software.
Which operating systems are affected by CVE-1999-1402?
CVE-1999-1402 affects Solaris 2.x, SunOS 4.x, and various BSD-based operating systems before 4.4.
What is the impact of CVE-1999-1402?
The impact of CVE-1999-1402 is that local users can connect to unsecured UNIX domain sockets and potentially control or disrupt the application using them.
Can CVE-1999-1402 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-1999-1402 requires local access to the system for exploitation.
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