Sun Solaris 2.5 libc getopt argv[0] memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Sun Solaris 2.5. The impacted element is the function getopt in the library libc. Performing a manipulation of the argument argv[0] results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-0966. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Sun Solaris 2.5 (Operating System). This affects the function getopt in the library libc. The manipulation of the argument argv[0] 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. The summary by CVE is:

buffer overflow in solaris getopt in libc allows local users to gain root privileges via a long argv[0].

The weakness was published 01/27/1997. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-0966. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

01/27/1997 🔍
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04/16/2026 +4321 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0966 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0966
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13845

Entryinfo

Created: 06/18/2014 00:43
Updated: 04/16/2026 16:58
Changes: 06/18/2014 00:43 (43), 05/18/2018 10:06 (6), 04/16/2026 16:58 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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