CVE-1999-1371

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Buffer overflow in /usr/bin/write in Solaris 2.6 and 7 allows local users to gain privileges via a long string in the terminal name argument.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 62.3%
KEV: Not listed

Published

March 8, 1999

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=92100752221493&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://www.securiteam.com/exploits/5ZP0O1P35O.html
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7546
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=92100752221493&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securiteam.com/exploits/5ZP0O1P35O.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7546

Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-256✓ verified
First seen Jan 25, 2001
Solaris 2.6/2.7 - '/usr/bin/write' Local Overflow
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-1999-1371?

CVE-1999-1371 is a none vulnerability published on March 8, 1999. Buffer overflow in /usr/bin/write in Solaris 2.6 and 7 allows local users to gain privileges via a long string in the terminal name argument.

When was CVE-1999-1371 disclosed?

CVE-1999-1371 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on March 8, 1999, 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-1999-1371 actively exploited?

CVE-1999-1371 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 62.3% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-1999-1371?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-1999-1371, 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-1999-1371

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