Public exploit available
Public proof-of-concept or exploit code exists (ExploitDB / Metasploit / Nuclei).

CVE-1999-0773 — Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer in Solaris

4 documents4 sources
Severity
7.2HIGHNVD
EPSS
0.4%
top 37.70%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploit
PoC available
Public exploit / PoC exists
Affected products
2
SUN SolarisSUN Sunos
Timeline
PublishedMay 11
Latest updateApr 30

Description

Buffer overflow in Solaris lpset program allows local users to gain root access.

CVSS vector

AV:L/AC:L/C:C/I:C/A:CExploitability: 3.9 | Impact: 10.0

Affected Packages2 packages

▶NVDsun/solaris2.6, 7.0+1
▶NVDsun/sunos5.7

🔴Vulnerability Details

2
GHSA
GHSA-p7vf-vpjm-9fh3: Buffer overflow in Solaris lpset program allows local users to gain root access↗2022-04-30
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CVEList
CVE-1999-0773: Buffer overflow in Solaris lpset program allows local users to gain root access↗2000-04-18
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💥Exploits & PoCs

1
Exploit-DB
Sun Solaris 7.0 - '/usr/bin/lpset' Local Buffer Overflow↗1999-05-11
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CVE-1999-0773 — SUN Solaris vulnerability | cvebase