CVE-1999-1571: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 4, 1999
·
Updated

Buffer overflow in sar for SCO OpenServer 5.0.0 through 5.0.5 may allow local users to gain root privileges via a long -f parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-1999-1570.

Affected Software

2 affected components
SCO OpenServer=5.0.0
SCO OpenServer=5.0.5

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Remove

    Remove SCO OpenServer/sar from your environment.

    Uninstall or remove the vulnerable 'sar' binary from SCO OpenServer systems if it is not required.

  2. Configuration

    Prevent non-root users from executing the 'sar' binary — e.g., remove world/other execute permissions and remove the setuid bit if present so only root can run it.

    SCO OpenServer sar executable_by_nonroot = disabled
  3. Compensating control

    Restrict local user access and privileges until the vulnerability is fixed — limit who can log in locally, restrict execution of system utilities to trusted administrators, and apply host-based access controls to prevent unprivileged users from running 'sar'.

Event History

Nov 4, 1999
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 15, 2002
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-1999-1571?

CVE-1999-1571 is considered high severity due to the potential for local users to gain root privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-1999-1571?

To fix CVE-1999-1571, upgrade to a version of SCO OpenServer that is not vulnerable, specifically beyond 5.0.5.

3

Who is affected by CVE-1999-1571?

CVE-1999-1571 affects local users of SCO OpenServer versions 5.0.0 to 5.0.5.

4

What is the nature of CVE-1999-1571?

CVE-1999-1571 is a buffer overflow vulnerability related to the sar command.

5

Can CVE-1999-1571 be exploited remotely?

CVE-1999-1571 cannot be exploited remotely, as it requires local access to the affected system.

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