CVE-1999-1191

Summary

CVE-1999-1191 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the chkey utility in Solaris 2.5.1 and earlier versions. This issue allows local users to manipulate long command line arguments, causing the buffer to overflow and potentially leading to root privilege escalation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by crafting a specially crafted command and executing it on an affected system. The successful exploitation could result in the attacker gaining full control over the system. This vulnerability highlights the importance of regularly applying software patches and secure coding practices to mitigate such risks.

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