CVE-1999-1318 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 7.2 Published 9 Mar 2002 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Local attackers can gain privileges by exploiting a search path vulnerability in the SunOS su command that includes the current directory.

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-1999-1318?

CVE-1999-1318 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Sunos, published on 9 Mar 2002. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

/usr/5bin/su in SunOS 4.1.3 and earlier uses a search path that includes the current working directory (.), which allows local users to gain privileges via Trojan horse programs.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1318?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sun Sunos.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1318?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1318 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-1999-1318 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-1318 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-8xmr-63w7-h7w2.