CVE-1999-0860

CVSS 2.0 Score 2.1 of 10 (low)

Details

Published Dec 1, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0860 is a vulnerability affecting the Solaris operating system. This issue lies in the chkperm utility, which enables local users to bypass file access controls. By manipulating the VMSYS environmental variable and creating a symlink, attackers can gain read access to files owned by the bin user. This vulnerability poses a significant security risk, as it allows unauthorized users to access sensitive data.

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Affected Products

  • Sun Solaris
  • SunOS

Affected Vendors

  • Oracle Corp
  • Sun.

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