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CVE-1999-1402: The access permissions for a UNIX domain socket are ignored in Solaris 2.x and SunOS 4.x, and other BSD-bas...

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.

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This is an old local-access weakness in Solaris 2.x, SunOS 4.x, and BSD-derived systems before 4.4. Socket file permissions may not be enforced, so a local user could connect to a program’s UNIX domain socket and potentially interfere with or influence that program. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy Solaris, SunOS, or pre-4.4 BSD-based systems still running locally accessible multi-user workloads or services using UNIX domain sockets for control channels. Treat this as a legacy-platform risk, not a broad internet-facing emergency. Prioritize confirmation only if the organization still operates old Solaris, SunOS, or BSD-derived systems with local users. Mitigation focus: Inventory legacy Solaris, SunOS, and BSD-derived systems.; Check vendor or platform guidance for historical fixes or upgrade paths.; Retire, isolate, or tightly restrict access to affected legacy hosts..

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