Description
Buffer overflow in the AddSuLog function of the CDE dtaction utility allows local users to gain root privileges via a long user name.
Product(s):
- CDE 1.0.1
- CDE 1.0.2
- CDE CDE 1.1
- CDE CDE 1.2
- CDE CDE 2.0
- CDE CDE 2.1
- Digital Unix 4.0d
- Digital Unix 4.0e
- Digital Unix 4.0f
- IBM AIX 4.1.1
- IBM AIX 4.1.2
- IBM AIX 4.1.3
- IBM AIX 4.1.4
- IBM AIX 4.1.5
- IBM AIX 4.1
- 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 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 Solaris 7.0 on x86
- Sun Microsystems Solaris 2.4
- Sun Microsystems Solaris 2.5.1
- Sun Microsystems Solaris 2.5
- Sun Microsystems Solaris 7
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-0691, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-0691 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.