CVE-1999-1191

Solaris 2.5.1 - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm

Description

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

Exploits (2)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Adam Morrison · clocalsolaris
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19160
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Joe Zbiciak · bashlocalsolaris
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/332

Scores

EPSS 0.0109
EPSS Percentile 78.0%

Details

Status published
Products (6)
sun/solaris 2.4
sun/solaris 2.5
sun/solaris 2.5.1
sun/sunos 5.4
sun/sunos 5.5
sun/sunos < 5.5.1
Published May 19, 1997
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026