CVE-1999-0859 Information disclosure in n/a
Local users can read arbitrary files via the Solaris arp utility's -f parameter, exposing sensitive information.
- 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-1999-0859?
CVE-1999-0859 is a low-severity vulnerability in Sun Solaris, published on 2 Jun 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Solaris arp allows local users to read files via the -f parameter, which lists lines in the file that do not parse properly.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0859?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0859?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0859 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-1999-0859 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0859 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Sun Solaris
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2x9f-j2ww-5cp9.