CVE-1999-1142
CVSS 2.0 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)
Details
Published May 27, 1992
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-1142 is a vulnerability affecting SunOS 4.1.2 and earlier versions. It allows local users to manipulate "LD_*" environmental variables in dynamically linked setuid or setgid programs, such as login, su, or sendmail. By doing so, users can change both the real and effective user IDs to the same user, effectively gaining privileges. This issue can lead to significant security risks, as affected programs can be exploited to escalate user privileges.
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Affected Products
- SunOS
Affected Vendors
- Oracle Corp