CVE-1999-1197 json
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…
published 1990-12-20 35 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-1999-1178
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 32%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
- cert.org/advisories/CA-1990-12.html advisory
Exploit prediction
0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 32% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
-
cert.org
/advisories/CA-1990-12.html
third-party-advisory, patch, us-government-resource
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/14
vdb-entry
-
iss.net
/security_center/static/7140.php
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-1999-1197
- NVD CVE-1999-1197
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