Sun SunOS 4.1/4.1.1/4.1.2 on SPARC Integer Multiplication memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Sun SunOS 4.1/4.1.1/4.1.2 on SPARC. Affected is an unknown function of the component Integer Multiplication Handler. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-1396. No exploit is available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sun SunOS 4.1/4.1.1/4.1.2 on SPARC (Operating System). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component Integer Multiplication Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

vulnerability in integer multiplication emulation code on sparc architectures for sunos 4.1 through 4.1.2 allows local users to gain root access or cause a denial of service (crash).

The weakness was published 07/21/1992 as CA-1992-15 as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is available at cert.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-1999-1396. The exploitability is told to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7150) and SecurityFocus (BID 49†). Similar entry is available at VDB-13654. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: CA-1992-15
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-1396 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1396
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13650
X-Force: 7150
SecurityFocus: 49

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/16/2014 15:31
Updated: 06/08/2024 19:10
Changes: 06/16/2014 15:31 (51), 05/17/2018 09:08 (6), 06/08/2024 19:10 (17)
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