CVE-1999-1424

Summary

CVE-1999-1424 is a vulnerability affecting Solaris Solstice AdminSuite (AdminSuite) version 2.1. The issue arises due to the software's use of insecure permissions when adding new users to the NIS+ password table. This weakness enables local users to manipulate their password table entries, thus elevating their privileges to root access. This poses a significant security risk, as unauthorized users can gain administrative control over the system. It is essential to apply the necessary patches or upgrades to affected installations to mitigate this vulnerability.

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