CVE-1999-0442 Missing authorization in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 29 Sep 1999 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Local users can modify files in Solaris ff.core due to missing authorization checks, allowing unauthorized data modification.

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-1999-0442?

CVE-1999-0442 is a low-severity missing authorization 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

Solaris ff.core allows local users to modify files.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0442?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0442?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0442 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-1999-0442 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0442 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-48x7-62gq-cjp3.