CVE-1999-1123 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 7.2 Published 12 Sep 2001 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Local users can gain root privileges via setuid root programs in Sun Source tapes, requiring OS patching.

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-1999-1123?

CVE-1999-1123 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Sunos, published on 12 Sep 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The installation of Sun Source (sunsrc) tapes allows local users to gain root privileges via setuid root programs (1) makeinstall or (2) winstall.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1123?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sun Sunos.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1123?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1123 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-1999-1123 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-1123 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

All Sun Sunos vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4538-g7mm-6mqj.