CVE-1999-1507 json
Sun SunOS 4.1 through 4.1.3 allows local attackers to gain root access via insecure permissions on files and directories such as crash.
published 1993-02-03 33 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-1999-1488
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.5%
- EPSS 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 44%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Sun SunOS 4.1 through 4.1.3 allows local attackers to gain root access via insecure permissions on files and directories such as crash.
Patch / fix
- securityfocus.com/bid/59 advisory
- cert.org/advisories/CA-1993-03.html advisory
Exploit prediction
0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 44% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/59 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
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
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/59
vdb-entry, exploit, patch, vendor-advisory
-
cert.org
/advisories/CA-1993-03.html
third-party-advisory, patch, us-government-resource
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/521
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-1999-1507
- NVD CVE-1999-1507
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