CVE-1999-1197

N/A Unknown

Published: December 20, 1990 Modified: April 16, 2026

Description

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.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-1990-12.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

Patch Third Party Advisory US Government Resource

http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7140.php

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-1990-12.html

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Patch Third Party Advisory US Government Resource

http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7140.php

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

N/A / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.5%

68th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

sun