VulnerabilityNVD
7.2 — HIGH
CVE-1999-1197
TIOCCONS in SunOS 4.1.1 does not properly check the permissions of a user who tries to redirect console output and input, which could allow a local user to gain privileges.
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🔍Threat Overview
A local user can gain privileges by exploiting a permission bypass vulnerability in TIOCCONS on SunOS 4.1.1, allowing unauthorized access and control over the system.
⚙️Technical Details
CVEs
CVE-1999-1197
Affected Systems
SunOS 4.1.1
Attack Vectors
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: H
Who Is at Risk
Local users on SunOS 4.1.1 systems
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Apply the patch from http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-1990-12.html to prevent exploitation.
2Restrict console output and input permissions to prevent unauthorized access.
3Monitor system logs for suspicious activity related to TIOCCONS.
📦Affected Products
Sun SunosSunOS 4.1.1
🔐NVD Verified DataVERIFIED
CVE-1999-1197 ↗CVSS 7.2 — HIGH
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Complexity
LOW
Vector String
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CAffected Products (CPE)
Sun Sunos
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