CVE-1999-1014
Buffer overflow in mail command in Solaris 2.7 and 2.7 allows local users to gain privileges via...
CVE-1999-1014 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 4.6) in Sun Solaris, published September 13, 1999. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 1.01%, the 63rd percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 4.6 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 1.01%EPSS, 63rd percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Buffer overflow in mail command in Solaris 2.7 and 2.7 allows local users to gain privileges via a long -m argument.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Solaris 7.0 /usr/bin/mail - '-m' Local Buffer Overflow | 1999-09-12 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Buffer overflow in mail command in Solaris 2.7 and 2.7 allows local users to gain privileges via a long -m argument.
- Record
CVE-1999-1014- CVSS 2.0
- 4.6 Medium
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Buffer overflow in mail command in Solaris 2.7 and 2.7 allows local users to gain privileges via a long -m argument.
- Record
CVE-1999-1014- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-1999-0995No score
Buffer overflow in mail command in Solaris 2.7 and 2.7 allows local users to gain privileges via a long -m argument.
- Record
EUVD-1999-0995- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-wjjj-fm3r-rj8hNo score
Buffer overflow in mail command in Solaris 2.7 and 2.7 allows local users to gain privileges via...
Buffer overflow in mail command in Solaris 2.7 and 2.7 allows local users to gain privileges via a long -m argument.
- Record
GHSA-wjjj-fm3r-rj8h- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.