Sun Solaris 2.6/7.0 lpstat Class memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Sun Solaris 2.6/7.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the component lpstat. Executing a manipulation of the argument Class can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-1999-0952. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sun Solaris 2.6/7.0 (Operating System). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component lpstat. The manipulation of the argument class with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in Solaris lpstat via class argument allows local users to gain root access.

The weakness was published 01/28/1999 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is available at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0952. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

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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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01/28/1999 🔍
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06/20/2014 +5622 days 🔍
04/18/2026 +4320 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0952 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0952
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14470

Entryinfo

Created: 06/20/2014 14:25
Updated: 04/18/2026 11:09
Changes: 06/20/2014 14:25 (45), 05/20/2018 11:13 (6), 04/18/2026 11:09 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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