CVE-1999-1426 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files in Solaris AdminSuite by exploiting symbolic link handling during NIS database updates.
- 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-1999-1426?
CVE-1999-1426 is a medium-severity path traversal 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 follows symbolic links when updating an NIS database, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1426?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sun Solstice Adminsuite.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1426?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1426 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-1999-1426 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-1426 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-552p-f4h5-wjj9.