MEDIUM
CVE-1999-1424
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: November 10, 1997· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
6.2
CVSS v3.1
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-1999-1424 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
sun1 product(s)
solstice adminsuite
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&doc=secbull/145Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/208Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&doc=secbull/145Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/208Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-1999-1424
CVSS Score6.2 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 10, 1997
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-1999-1424 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.