CVE-1999-1191

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Buffer overflow in chkey in Solaris 2.5.1 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges via a long command line argument.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 78.2%
KEV: Not listed

Published

May 19, 1997

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (10)

cve@mitreftp://ftp.auscert.org.au/pub/auscert/advisory/AA-97.18.solaris.chkey.buffer.overflow.vul
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602167418335&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&doc=secbull/144
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7442.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/207
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108ftp://ftp.auscert.org.au/pub/auscert/advisory/AA-97.18.solaris.chkey.buffer.overflow.vul
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602167418335&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&doc=secbull/144
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7442.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/207

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-332✓ verified
First seen May 19, 1997
Solaris 2.5.0/2.5.1 ps / chkey - Data Buffer
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Exploit-DBEDB-19160✓ verified
First seen May 19, 1997
Solaris 2.5.1 - 'chkey' Local Privilege Escalation
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-1999-1191?

CVE-1999-1191 is a none vulnerability published on May 19, 1997. Buffer overflow in chkey in Solaris 2.5.1 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges via a long command line argument.

When was CVE-1999-1191 disclosed?

CVE-1999-1191 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 19, 1997, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-1999-1191 actively exploited?

CVE-1999-1191 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 78.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-1999-1191?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-1999-1191, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-1999-1191

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