Description
Solaris 2.6 HW3/98 installs admintool with world-writable permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing it with a Trojan horse program.
Product(s):
- Sun Solaris 2.6
- Sun Solaris 2.6 HW3
- Sun Solaris 2.6 x86HW3
- Sun Solaris 2.6 HW5
- Sun Solaris 2.6 x86HW5
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-1027, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-1027 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.