CVE-1999-1413 — MEDIUM (4.6)

Vulnerability Description

Solaris 2.4 before kernel jumbo patch -35 allows set-gid programs to dump core even if the real user id is not in the set-gid group, which allows local users to overwrite or create files at higher privileges by causing a core dump, e.g. through dmesg.

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

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sun	Solaris	2.4
Sun	Sunos	5.4

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602167419549&w=2
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/296ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602167419549&w=2
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/296ExploitPatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-1413?

CVE-1999-1413 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Solaris 2.4 before kernel jumbo patch -35 allows set-gid programs to dump core even if the real user id is not in the set-gid group, which allows local users to overwrite or create files at higher pri...

How severe is CVE-1999-1413?

CVE-1999-1413 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-1999-1413?

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