CVE-1999-1588

CRITICAL

Solaris 2.4-2.5.1 - Remote Code Execution via nlps_server Long String

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-1999-1588. PoCs published by Last Stage of Delirium.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a buffer overflow in Solaris 2.4, 2.5, and 2.5.1 x86's nlps_server on port 2766. It sends a crafted payload with NOP sleds and shellcode to achieve remote root access.

Description

Buffer overflow in nlps_server in Sun Solaris x86 2.4, 2.5, and 2.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code as root via a long string beginning with "NLPS:002:002:" to the listen (aka System V listener) port, TCP port 2766.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Last Stage of Delirium · cremotesolaris
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20602

This exploit targets a buffer overflow in Solaris 2.4, 2.5, and 2.5.1 x86's nlps_server on port 2766. It sends a crafted payload with NOP sleds and shellcode to achieve remote root access.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Solaris 2.4, 2.5, 2.5.1 x86 (nlps_server)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to target port 2766 · Vulnerable Solaris version
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4

Scores

CVSS v3 9.8
EPSS 0.1817
EPSS Percentile 95.4%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable yes
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-119
Status published
Products (3)
sun/solaris 2.4
sun/solaris 2.5
sun/solaris 2.5.1
Published Dec 31, 1999
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026