CVE-1999-1425
published 1997-11-10CVE-1999-1425: Solaris Solstice AdminSuite (AdminSuite) 2.1 incorrectly sets write permissions on source files for NIS maps, which could allow local users to gain privileges…
PriorityP412medium6.2CVSS 2.0
AVLACHAuNCCICAC
EPSS
0.28%
19.9th percentile
Solaris Solstice AdminSuite (AdminSuite) 2.1 incorrectly sets write permissions on source files for NIS maps, which could allow local users to gain privileges by modifying /etc/passwd.
Affected
2 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| sun | solstice_adminsuite | — | — |
| sun | solstice_adminsuite | — | — |
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VulDB
Sun Solaris 2.4/2.5/2.5.1 Solstice AdminSuite /etc/passwd privileges management (ID 00145 / BID-208)
vuldb·2026-04-17·CVSS 6.2
CVE-1999-1425 [MEDIUM] Sun Solaris 2.4/2.5/2.5.1 Solstice AdminSuite /etc/passwd privileges management (ID 00145 / BID-208)
A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Sun Solaris 2.4/2.5/2.5.1. This affects an unknown function of the file /etc/passwd of the component Solstice AdminSuite. The manipulation results in improper privilege management.
This vulnerability is reported as CVE-1999-1425. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
GHSA
GHSA-frq9-hfh5-8mmm: Solaris Solstice AdminSuite (AdminSuite) 2
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-04-30
CVE-1999-1425 [MEDIUM] GHSA-frq9-hfh5-8mmm: Solaris Solstice AdminSuite (AdminSuite) 2
Solaris Solstice AdminSuite (AdminSuite) 2.1 incorrectly sets write permissions on source files for NIS maps, which could allow local users to gain privileges by modifying /etc/passwd.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
1997-11-10
Published