CVE-1999-0952 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in Solaris lpstat to gain root access.
- 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-1999-0952?
CVE-1999-0952 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Sun Solaris, published on 4 Feb 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 lpstat via class argument allows local users to gain root access.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0952?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0952?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0952 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-1999-0952 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0952 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Sun Solaris
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7qmh-2c8x-qh3g.