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CVE-1999-1424

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.2 EPSS 0.28%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 1997-11-10 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2. See the original NVD description below for full technical details.

CVE
CVE-1999-1424
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.2
EPSS
0.28%

Original NVD Description

Solaris Solstice AdminSuite (AdminSuite) 2.1 uses unsafe permissions when adding new users to the NIS+ password table, which allows local users to gain root access by modifying their password table entries.