CVE-1999-0321 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the Solaris kcms_configure command to gain root privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0321?
CVE-1999-0321 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Sun Solaris, published on 29 Sep 1999. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Solaris kcms_configure command allows local users to gain root access.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0321?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sun Solaris.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0321?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0321 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-1999-0321 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0321 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Sun Solaris
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j357-gv2q-h95j.