Vulnerability Description
The permissions for the /dev/audio device on Solaris 2.2 and earlier, and SunOS 4.1.x, allow any local user to read from the device, which could be used by an attacker to monitor conversations happening near a machine that has a microphone.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Solaris | All versions |
| Sun | Sunos | All versions |
References
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&doc=secbull/122&type=0&PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/e-01.shtmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/6436
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/549
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&doc=secbull/122&type=0&PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/e-01.shtmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/6436
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/549
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-1137?
CVE-1999-1137 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The permissions for the /dev/audio device on Solaris 2.2 and earlier, and SunOS 4.1.x, allow any local user to read from the device, which could be used by an attacker to monitor conversations happeni...
How severe is CVE-1999-1137?
CVE-1999-1137 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-1999-1137?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.