CVE-1999-1585

Summary

CVE-1999-1585 is a vulnerability affecting Sun Solaris 2.x operating systems, specifically the rcS and mountall programs. If fsck (file system check) fails during system bootup, these programs will initiate a privileged shell on the system console. An attacker with physical access to the system can exploit this vulnerability to gain root privileges. This issue poses a significant risk for organizations that rely on Sun Solaris for their IT infrastructure, especially those with systems that have not been updated past version 2.4. It is crucial for administrators to apply patches or upgrades to mitigate this vulnerability and secure their systems against potential unauthorized access.

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