CVE-1999-1585
First published: Fri Dec 31 1999(Updated: )
The (1) rcS and (2) mountall programs in Sun Solaris 2.x, possibly before 2.4, start a privileged shell on the system console if fsck fails while the system is booting, which allows attackers with physical access to gain root privileges.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sun SunOS | =5.0 | |
| SunOS | =5.0 | |
| =5.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-1585?
CVE-1999-1585 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for local attackers with physical access to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1585?
To fix CVE-1999-1585, ensure to upgrade to a patched version of Sun Solaris that addresses this issue.
What programs are affected by CVE-1999-1585?
The affected programs are rcS and mountall in Sun Solaris 2.x, particularly versions before 2.4.
Can CVE-1999-1585 be exploited remotely?
CVE-1999-1585 requires physical access to the machine to exploit, making it a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
What systems are vulnerable to CVE-1999-1585?
Systems running Sun Solaris 2.x, before version 2.4, are vulnerable to CVE-1999-1585.
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