VDB-14644 · CVE-1999-0773 · EDB 19206

Sun Solaris 2.6/7.0 lpset memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Sun Solaris 2.6/7.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file lpset. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-1999-0773. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Sun Solaris 2.6/7.0 (Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the file lpset. The manipulation 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 lpset program allows local users to gain root access.

The weakness was shared 05/11/1999 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at netspace.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0773. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (19206). The entry VDB-14642 is related to this item. 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: 8.4

VulDB Base Score: 9.3
VulDB Temp Score: 8.4
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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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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

05/11/1999 🔍
05/11/1999 +0 days 🔍
06/20/2014 +5519 days 🔍
01/01/2025 +3848 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: netspace.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0773 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0773
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14644
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/21/2014 00:17
Updated: 01/01/2025 03:36
Changes: 06/21/2014 00:17 (44), 05/21/2018 10:02 (6), 01/01/2025 03:36 (27)
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