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7.2

Solaris libc, ufsrestore, rcp can be tricked to run code

CVE-1999-0767 · published 27 years ago
Summary

The Solaris operating system's core library and two utilities (ufsrestore and rcp) can be caused to overflow a memory buffer when a specially crafted language setting is used. This could let an attacker run unauthorized commands on the system. Install the latest Solaris updates or patches to fix the issue.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
sun solaris 2.6
7.0
cpe:2.3:o:sun:solaris:2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
sun sunos 5.7
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Buffer overflow in Solaris libc, ufsrestore, and rcp via LC_MESSAGES environmental variable.
Buffer overflow in Solaris libc, ufsrestore, and rcp via LC_MESSAGES environmental variable.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
7.2 High
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published8 Sep 1999
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-1999-0767 · NVD
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