CVE-1999-1585
UnknownEPSS 0.36%
Last modified
CVE-1999-1585 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The (1) rcS and (2) mountall programs in Sun Solaris 2.x, possibly before 2.4, start a privileged shell on the system console if fsck fails while the system is booting, which allows attackers with physical access to gain root privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The (1) rcS and (2) mountall programs in Sun Solaris 2.x, possibly before 2.4, start a privileged shell on the system console if fsck fails while the system is booting, which allows attackers with physical access to gain root privileges.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Sunos | 5.0 |
References
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-22-00124-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-22-00124-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-1999-1585?
The (1) rcS and (2) mountall programs in Sun Solaris 2.x, possibly before 2.4, start a privileged shell on the system console if fsck fails while the system is booting, which allows attackers with physical access to gain root privileges.
How severe is CVE-1999-1585?
Severity scoring for CVE-1999-1585 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1585?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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