CVE-1999-1425

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 9.3%
KEV: Not listed

Published

November 10, 1997

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (4)

cve@mitrehttp://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&doc=secbull/145
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/208
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&doc=secbull/145
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/208

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-1999-1425?

CVE-1999-1425 is a none vulnerability published on November 10, 1997. 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.

When was CVE-1999-1425 disclosed?

CVE-1999-1425 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on November 10, 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-1999-1425 actively exploited?

CVE-1999-1425 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 9.3% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-1999-1425?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-1999-1425, 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-1999-1425

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