CVE-1999-1425

Medium CVSS 6.2

Published 1997-11-10 · last changed 2026-06-16

The fix

We hold no Microsoft remediation data for CVE-1999-1425, which normally means it is not a Windows CVE. For non-Microsoft software the fix is the vendor's own updated release, and the affected versions are listed below.

What it is

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.

Sources

NVD record for CVE-1999-1425

CVSS vector: AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C