VDB-13956 · CVE-1999-1419 · ID 0148

Sun Solaris 2.3/2.4 NIS+ nss_nisplus.so.1 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Sun Solaris 2.3/2.4. This affects an unknown function in the library nss_nisplus.so.1 of the component NIS+. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-1999-1419. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sun Solaris 2.3/2.4 (Operating System). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown code block in the library nss_nisplus.so.1 of the component NIS+. 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:

buffer overflow in nss_nisplus.so.1 library in nis+ in solaris 2.3 and 2.4 allows local users to gain root privileges.

The weakness was released 07/30/1997 as 0148 as not defined advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at sunsolve.sun.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-1999-1419. 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 known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7535) and SecurityFocus (BID 219†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-13959. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Name

Solaris

Version

License

commercial

Support

end of life (old version)

Website

Vendor: https://www.oracle.com/sun/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.9

VulDB Base Score: 9.3
VulDB Temp Score: 8.9
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

06/29/1997 🔍
07/30/1997 +31 days 🔍
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06/18/2014 +6167 days 🔍
01/21/2025 +3870 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: 0148⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-1419 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1419
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13956
X-Force: 7535
SecurityFocus: 219 - Solaris nss_nisplus.so.1 NIS+ Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/18/2014 15:51
Updated: 01/21/2025 06:58
Changes: 06/18/2014 15:51 (49), 05/19/2018 09:50 (8), 01/21/2025 06:58 (19)
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