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MEDIUM · 4.6

CVE-1999-0786

The dynamic linker in Solaris allows a local user to create arbitrary files via the LD_PROFILE environmental variable and a symlink attack.

Vulnerability Description

The dynamic linker in Solaris allows a local user to create arbitrary files via the LD_PROFILE environmental variable and a symlink attack.

CVSS Score

4.6

MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
SunSolaris2.4
SunSunos-

References

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-0786?

CVE-1999-0786 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). The dynamic linker in Solaris allows a local user to create arbitrary files via the LD_PROFILE environmental variable and a symlink attack.

How severe is CVE-1999-0786?

CVE-1999-0786 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-1999-0786?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.