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CVE-1999-0773

Sun Solaris 7.0 - '/usr/bin/lpset' Local Buffer Overflow

Severity Score

7.8
*CVSS v3

Exploit Likelihood

< 1%
*EPSS

Affected Versions

4
*CPE

Public Exploits

1
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

Buffer overflow in Solaris lpset program allows local users to gain root access.

*Credits: N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Complete
Integrity
Complete
Availability
Complete
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
-
Automatable
-
Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 1999-05-11 CVE Published
  • 1999-05-11 First Exploit
  • 1999-11-25 CVE Reserved
  • 2024-08-01 CVE Updated
  • 2025-03-30 EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
CWE
CAPEC
References (2)
URL Date SRC
URL Date SRC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions (4)