CVE-1999-1587
First published: Fri Dec 31 1999(Updated: )
/usr/ucb/ps in Sun Microsystems Solaris 8 and 9, and certain earlier releases, allows local users to view the environment variables and values of arbitrary processes via the -e option.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sun SunOS | =5.8 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.sunmanagers.org/archives/1996/1383.html
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102215-1
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015833
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19426
- http://www.osvdb.org/24200
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19662
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1123
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25460
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1470
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-1587?
CVE-1999-1587 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive environment variable information.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1587?
To fix CVE-1999-1587, restrict the use of the /usr/ucb/ps command by modifying user permissions or disabling the -e option.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-1587?
CVE-1999-1587 affects local users on Sun Microsystems Solaris 8 and 9 systems, as well as certain earlier releases.
What is the impact of CVE-1999-1587?
The impact of CVE-1999-1587 allows local users to view the environment variables of arbitrary processes, potentially exposing sensitive information.
Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-1587?
A workaround for CVE-1999-1587 includes restricting access to the /usr/ucb/ps command to trusted users only.
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