CVE-1999-0334

Summary

CVE-1999-0334 is a vulnerability affecting Solaris 2.2 and 2.3 systems. When the file system check (fsck) utility fails during startup, it creates an opportunity for a local user with physical access to bypass security measures and gain root access. This issue can lead to unauthorized system modification or data theft. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient access controls during the fsck process. This weakness could potentially be exploited by malicious individuals to compromise the system. It is recommended that affected systems be updated to the latest version of Solaris or that appropriate access controls be implemented to mitigate this risk.

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