CVE-1999-0773 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the Solaris lpset program 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-1999-0773?
CVE-1999-0773 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Sun Solaris, published on 18 Apr 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Solaris lpset program allows local users to gain root access.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0773?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0773?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0773 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-1999-0773 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0773 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Sun Solaris
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p7vf-vpjm-9fh3.