CVE-1999-1425

Summary

CVE-1999-1425 is a vulnerability affecting the Solaris Solstice AdminSuite (AdminSuite) 2.1. This issue arises due to the incorrect handling of file permissions. Specifically, AdminSuite sets writable permissions on source files for NIS maps, which should only have read-only access. As a result, local users can exploit this vulnerability by modifying the /etc/passwd file, thereby gaining elevated privileges. This flaw poses a significant security risk and should be addressed by updating to a patched version of AdminSuite.

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