CVE-1999-1192

CVE-1999-1192 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Sunos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in eeprom in Solaris 2.5.1 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges via a long command line argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1192?
Buffer overflow in eeprom in Solaris 2.5.1 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges via a long command line argument.
How severe is CVE-1999-1192?
CVE-1999-1192 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-1192 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1192?
CVE-1999-1192 primarily affects Sun Sunos. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1192?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-1999-1192 published?
CVE-1999-1192 was published on 1997-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

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