Is CVE-1999-1432 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-1999-1432, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-1999-1432 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-1999-1432 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-1999-1432?

CVE-1999-1432 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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CVE-1999-1432

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: July 16, 1998· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Power management (Powermanagement) on Solaris 2.4 through 2.6 does not start the xlock process until after the sys-suspend has completed, which allows an attacker with physical access to input characters to the last active application from the keyboard for a short period after the system is restoring, which could lead to increased privileges.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-1999-1432 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-1999-1432. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.