VDB-14199 · CVE-1999-0339 · GCVE-0-1999-0339

Sun Solaris up to 2.6 libauth memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Sun Solaris up to 2.6 and classified as problematic. This impacts an unknown function in the library libauth. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-1999-0339. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sun Solaris up to 2.6 (Operating System). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part in the library libauth. 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. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in the libauth library in Solaris allows local users to gain additional privileges, possibly root access.

The weakness was shared 08/01/1998. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-0339. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

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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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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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

08/01/1998 🔍
08/01/1998 +0 days 🔍
06/19/2014 +5801 days 🔍
04/17/2026 +4320 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0339 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0339
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14199

Entryinfo

Created: 06/19/2014 17:04
Updated: 04/17/2026 14:44
Changes: 06/19/2014 17:04 (41), 05/19/2018 09:58 (6), 04/17/2026 14:44 (18)
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