CVE-1999-0321

Summary

CVE-1999-0321 is a critical vulnerability affecting Solaris systems. Hackers can exploit a buffer overflow issue in the kcms_configure command, which is executed with root privileges. Successful exploitation grants local users root access, compromising the affected system's security. This vulnerability is significant as it enables attackers to gain highest system privileges with minimal effort. To mitigate the risk, system administrators should apply the available patch as soon as possible. Unpatched Solaris systems with this vulnerability exposed are at high risk of being compromised.

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