Description
Expreserve, as used in vi and ex, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and gain root access.
Product(s):
- HP HP-UX 10
- HP HP-UX 9
- Sun Solaris 2.4 on x86
- Sun SunOS 4.1.1
- Sun SunOS 4.1.2
- Sun SunOS 4.1.3
- Sun SunOS 4.1.3c
- Sun SunOS 4.1.3u1
- Sun Microsystems Solaris 2.0
- Sun Microsystems Solaris 2.1
- Sun Microsystems Solaris 2.2
- Sun Microsystems Solaris 2.3
- Sun Microsystems Solaris 2.4
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-0132, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-0132 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.