CVE-1999-1192

Summary

CVE-1999-1192 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Solaris 2.5.1 and earlier versions. This issue lies in the eeprom subsystem, which can be exploited by local users. By supplying a long command line argument, attackers can manipulate the buffer and gain unauthorized root privileges. This vulnerability poses a significant security risk and requires immediate patching to prevent potential unauthorized system access.

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