Description
Buffer overflows in Sun libnsl allow root access.
Product(s):
- IBM AIX 4.2.1
- IBM AIX 4.2
- IBM AIX 4.3.1
- IBM AIX 4.3.2
- IBM AIX 4.3
- Sun Solaris 2.4 on x86
- Sun Solaris 2.5.1 on PPC
- Sun Solaris 2.5.1 on x86
- Sun Solaris 2.5 on x86
- Sun Solaris 2.6
- Sun Solaris 2.6 HW3
- Sun Solaris 2.6 x86HW3
- Sun Solaris 2.6 HW5
- Sun Solaris 2.6 x86HW5
- Sun SunOS (formerly Solaris)
- Sun Microsystems Solaris 2.2
- Sun Microsystems Solaris 2.3
- Sun Microsystems Solaris 2.4
- Sun Microsystems Solaris 2.5.1
- Sun Microsystems Solaris 2.5
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-0055, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-0055 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions:
- Check out the advisory links provided below.