CVE-1999-0773

CVE-1999-0773 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the lpset program within Sun Solaris and SunOS operating systems. This flaw allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges, leading to complete compromise of the system. With a CVSS score of 7.2 (High) and a FAUCET Risk Score of 86/100, it represents a significant local privilege escalation risk due to its low attack complexity and full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. While not listed on the KEV catalog, an exploit is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.