Description
SunOS 4.1.2 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via "LD_*" environmental variables to certain dynamically linked setuid or setgid programs such as (1) login, (2) su, or (3) sendmail, that change the real and effective user ids to the same user.
Product(s):
- Sun SunOS (formerly Solaris)
- Sun SunOS 3.5
- Sun SunOS 4.0.1
- Sun SunOS 4.0.2
- Sun SunOS 4.0.3
- Sun SunOS 4.0.3c
- Sun SunOS 4.0
- Sun SunOS 4.1.1
- Sun SunOS 4.1.2
- Sun SunOS 4.1
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-1142, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-1142 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.