CVE-1999-1402: The access permissions for a UNIX domain socket are ignored in Solaris 2.x and SunOS 4.x, and other BSD-based operating
Summary
The access permissions for a UNIX domain socket are ignored in Solaris 2.x and SunOS 4.x, and other BSD-based operating systems before 4.4, which could allow local users to connect to the socket and possibly disrupt or control the operations of the program using that socket.
Why It Matters
UNKNOWN severity with CVSS n/a.
Current Status
- Vulnerability status: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Last intelligence update: 2026-08-21 · source: NVD
Entity Activity Timeline
- 2026-08-21 — Intelligence record updated（NVD sync）
Severity
UNKNOWN
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:38.508Z · Confidence: high
Impact
Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.
Affected Software
Fix
Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.
Sources & Evidence
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602167418317&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602248718482&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7172.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/456
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602167418317&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602248718482&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7172.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/456
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