How severe is CVE-1999-1424?

CVE-1999-1424 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-1424 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1424?

CVE-1999-1424 primarily affects Sun Solstice Adminsuite. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1424?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-1999-1424 published?

CVE-1999-1424 was published on 1997-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1424

CVE-1999-1424 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Solstice Adminsuite with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sun Solstice Adminsuite
Published: 1997-11-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Solaris Solstice AdminSuite (AdminSuite) 2.1 uses unsafe permissions when adding new users to the NIS+ password table, which allows local users to gain root access by modifying their password table entries.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1424?: Solaris Solstice AdminSuite (AdminSuite) 2.1 uses unsafe permissions when adding new users to the NIS+ password table, which allows local users to gain root access by modifying their password table entries.
How severe is CVE-1999-1424?: CVE-1999-1424 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1424 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1424?: CVE-1999-1424 primarily affects Sun Solstice Adminsuite. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1424?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1424 published?: CVE-1999-1424 was published on 1997-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:solstice_adminsuite:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:solstice_adminsuite:2.1:*:x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:solstice_adminsuite:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:solstice_adminsuite:2.2:*:x86:*:*:*:*:*

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