Description
Vulnerability in /bin/mail in SunOS 4.1.1 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges via certain command line arguments.
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
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-1438, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-1438 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.