CVE-1999-1197

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

TIOCCONS in SunOS 4.1.1 does not properly check the permissions of a user who tries to redirect console output and input, which could allow a local user to gain privileges.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 71.5%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 20, 1990

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-1990-12.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7140.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-1990-12.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7140.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-1999-1197?

CVE-1999-1197 is a none vulnerability published on December 20, 1990. TIOCCONS in SunOS 4.1.1 does not properly check the permissions of a user who tries to redirect console output and input, which could allow a local user to gain privileges.

When was CVE-1999-1197 disclosed?

CVE-1999-1197 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 20, 1990, 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-1999-1197 actively exploited?

CVE-1999-1197 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 71.5% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-1999-1197?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-1999-1197, 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-1999-1197

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