Sun Solaris 2.0 fsck privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sun Solaris 2.0 and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component fsck. The manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0334. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sun Solaris 2.0 (Operating System). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown code of the component fsck. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In Solaris 2.2 and 2.3, when fsck fails on startup, it allows a local user with physical access to obtain root access.

The weakness was presented 12/16/1993. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-1999-0334. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068. When fsck fails on startup, it allows a local user with physical access to obtain root access.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (552), SecurityFocus (BID 82277†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-56320†). See VDB-13667 and VDB-13665 for similar entries. Once again VulDB remains the best source for 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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02/01/2016 +594 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0334 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0334
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13668
X-Force: 552
SecurityFocus: 82277 - Solaris CVE-1999-0334 Local Security Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 56320 - Solaris 2.2, 2.3 Local Security Bypass in fsck(8) on Startup, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/17/2014 12:56
Updated: 04/16/2026 05:15
Changes: 06/17/2014 12:56 (51), 07/23/2018 07:36 (8), 04/03/2025 06:34 (18), 04/16/2026 05:15 (1)
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