Solaris Solstice AdminSuite (AdminSuite) 2.1 incorrectly sets write permissions on source…
Priority LOW 27Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- — Not recorded in CVSS 2.0
- Attack complexity
- High
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Complete · Complete · Complete
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 2.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
Solaris Solstice AdminSuite (AdminSuite) 2.1 incorrectly sets write permissions on source files for NIS maps, which could allow local users to gain privileges by modifying /etc/passwd.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.00278 20th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 4
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:sun:solstice_adminsuite:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 2.1 | Vulnerable | Sun |
| cpe:2.3:a:sun:solstice_adminsuite:2.1:*:x86:*:*:*:*:* | 2.1 | Vulnerable | Sun |
| cpe:2.3:a:sun:solstice_adminsuite:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 2.2 | Vulnerable | Sun |
| cpe:2.3:a:sun:solstice_adminsuite:2.2:*:x86:*:*:*:*:* | 2.2 | Vulnerable | Sun |
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:solstice_adminsuite:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.1 Vulnerable ·Sun
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:solstice_adminsuite:2.1:*:x86:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.1 Vulnerable ·Sun
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:solstice_adminsuite:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.2 Vulnerable ·Sun
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:solstice_adminsuite:2.2:*:x86:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.2 Vulnerable ·Sun
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-1999-1425
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-frq9-hfh5-8mmm
References
Patch 1
More Sun Solstice Adminsuite vulnerabilities
- TI-1999-01375 Solaris Solstice AdminSuite (AdminSuite) 2.1 and 2.2 allows local users to gain… CVSS 2.0MEDIUM 6.2
- TI-1999-01374 Solaris Solstice AdminSuite (AdminSuite) 2.1 and 2.2 create lock files insecurely, which… CVSS 2.0MEDIUM 6.2
- TI-1999-01373 Solaris Solstice AdminSuite (AdminSuite) 2.1 follows symbolic links when updating an NIS… CVSS 2.0MEDIUM 6.2
- TI-1999-01371 Solaris Solstice AdminSuite (AdminSuite) 2.1 uses unsafe permissions when adding new… CVSS 2.0MEDIUM 6.2
Sources
- CVE-1999-1425 · CVE Program
- CVE-1999-1425 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-frq9-hfh5-8mmm · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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