CVE-1999-0818 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the kcms_configure utility within Sun Solaris and SunOS operating systems. This flaw allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges by supplying an excessively long NETPATH environmental variable. With a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH), it presents a significant risk due to its local attack vector, low attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not on the KEV list and showing no active exploitation or community discussion, a public exploit (EDB-19647) exists, indicating its potential for abuse.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
7.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:sun:solaris:7.0:*:x86:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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