CVE-1999-0860: Solaris chkperm allows local users to read files owned by bin via the VMSYS environmental variable and a symlink attack.
Summary
Solaris chkperm allows local users to read files owned by bin via the VMSYS environmental variable and a symlink attack.
Severity
UNKNOWN
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:51.399Z · 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.