Sun SunOS 4.1.1 Console Output privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Sun SunOS 4.1.1 and classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Console Output Handler. The manipulation leads to privileges management. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-1999-1197. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sun SunOS 4.1.1 (Operating System). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects an unknown part of the component Console Output Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

tioccons in sunos 4.1.1 does not properly check the permissions of a user who tries to redirect console output and input which could allow a local user to gain privileges.

The weakness was published 12/20/1990 (Website). The advisory is shared at cert.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-1999-1197. The exploitation is known to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7140) and SecurityFocus (BID 14†). Similar entries are available at VDB-13629, VDB-13628 and VDB-13627. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/20/1990 🔍
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06/16/2014 +8579 days 🔍
06/07/2024 +3644 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: cert.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-1197 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1197
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13625
X-Force: 7140
SecurityFocus: 14 - SunOS TIOCCONS Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/16/2014 15:30
Updated: 06/07/2024 21:11
Changes: 06/16/2014 15:30 (48), 06/21/2018 09:05 (6), 06/07/2024 21:11 (17)
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Cache ID: 216:840:103

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