VDB-14024 · CVE-1999-1426 · ID 00145

Sun Solaris 2.4/2.5/2.5.1 Solstice AdminSuite privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Sun Solaris 2.4/2.5/2.5.1. Affected is an unknown function of the component Solstice AdminSuite. Such manipulation leads to privileges management. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-1999-1426. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Sun Solaris 2.4/2.5/2.5.1 (Operating System). Affected by this issue is an unknown part of the component Solstice AdminSuite. 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. CVE summarizes:

Solaris Solstice AdminSuite (AdminSuite) 2.1 follows symbolic links when updating an NIS database, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.

The weakness was shared 11/10/1997 with Sun Microsystems as 00145 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at sunsolve.sun.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-1999-1426. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 208†). The entries VDB-14022, VDB-14023, VDB-14025 and VDB-14026 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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: 7.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

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VulDB Temp Score: 7.1
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

11/10/1997 🔍
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04/17/2026 +4321 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: 00145⛔
Organization: Sun Microsystems
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-1426 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1426
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14024
SecurityFocus: 208 - Solaris Solstice AdminSuite Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/18/2014 17:25
Updated: 04/17/2026 03:22
Changes: 06/18/2014 17:25 (43), 04/03/2019 17:07 (14), 04/17/2026 03:22 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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