Description
Buffer overflow in chkey in Solaris 2.5.1 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges via a long command line argument.
Product(s):
- Sun Solaris 2.4 on x86
- Sun Solaris 2.5.1 on x86
- Sun Solaris 2.5 on x86
- Sun SunOS
- 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 4.1.3
- Sun SunOS 4.1.3c
- Sun SunOS 4.1.3u1
- Sun SunOS 4.1.4
- Sun SunOS 4.1
- Sun SunOS 4.1PSR_A
- 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
- 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-1999-1191, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-1191 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.