PT-1999-1095 · Oracle · Solaris

Published 1999-03-05 · Updated 2018-10-30 · CVE-1999-0410

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

7.2

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Solaris version 2.6

Description The issue is related to a buffer overflow in the cancel command, which can be exploited by local users to gain root access.

Recommendations For Solaris version 2.6, consider restricting access to the cancel command until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, limit the use of the cancel command to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Exploit

Related Identifiers

CVE-1999-0410

Affected Products

Solaris

References · 3

• 🔥 https://exploit-db.com/exploits/19234 · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-0410 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/293 · Note