CVE-1999-0135

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Jul 25, 1996
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0135 is a vulnerability affecting the admintool component in Solaris operating systems. This issue permits local users to manipulate file permissions, potentially granting them root access through writing to arbitrary files. This vulnerability poses a significant security risk, allowing unauthorized escalation of privileges within the system. Exploitation of this vulnerability could enable attackers to execute malicious code and compromise the affected system. System administrators are strongly advised to apply the available patch or workaround to mitigate this risk.

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