CVE-1999-1425 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can escalate privileges by modifying NIS map source files due to incorrect write permissions in Solaris AdminSuite.
- 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-1999-1425?
CVE-1999-1425 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, 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
Solaris Solstice AdminSuite (AdminSuite) 2.1 incorrectly sets write permissions on source files for NIS maps, which could allow local users to gain privileges by modifying /etc/passwd.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1425?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sun Solstice Adminsuite.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1425?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1425 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-1999-1425 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-1425 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-frq9-hfh5-8mmm.