VDB-14182 · CVE-1999-0263 · ID 00173

Sun Solaris 2.6 SUNWadmap privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Sun Solaris 2.6. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component SUNWadmap. Executing a manipulation can lead to privileges management. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-1999-0263. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sun Solaris 2.6 (Operating System). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component SUNWadmap. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Solaris SUNWadmap can be exploited to obtain root access.

The weakness was disclosed 07/16/1998 as 00173 as not defined advisory (Website). The advisory is available at sunsolve.sun.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0263. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Name

Solaris

Version

License

commercial

Support

end of life (old version)

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

VulDB Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Temp Score: 5.7
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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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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

07/16/1998 🔍
07/16/1998 +0 days 🔍
06/19/2014 +5817 days 🔍
04/17/2026 +4320 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: 00173⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0263 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0263
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14182
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/19/2014 16:44
Updated: 04/17/2026 14:02
Changes: 06/19/2014 16:44 (46), 05/19/2018 09:57 (6), 04/17/2026 14:02 (18)
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