First published: Wed Jul 30 1997(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in nss_nisplus.so.1 library in NIS+ in Solaris 2.3 and 2.4 allows local users to gain root privileges.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Sun SunOS | =5.3 | |
Oracle Solaris SPARC | =2.4 | |
Sun SunOS | =5.4 |
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CVE-1999-1419 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to gain root privileges.
To fix CVE-1999-1419, it is recommended to apply the appropriate patches provided by the vendor for Solaris versions 2.3, 2.4, and 5.4.
CVE-1999-1419 affects the nss_nisplus.so.1 library in Solaris 2.3, 2.4, and SunOS 5.4.
CVE-1999-1419 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.
Local users on Solaris 2.3, 2.4, and SunOS 5.4 systems are at risk from CVE-1999-1419.