Description
Buffer overflow in ximp40 shared library in Solaris 7 and Solaris 8 allows local users to gain privileges via a long "arg0" (process name) argument.
Products
- Sun Solaris 7.0 on x86
- Sun Solaris 8.0 on X86
- Sun Microsystems Solaris 7
- Sun SunOS (Solaris 8) 5.8
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2001-0165, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2001-0165 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions
- Check out the advisory links provided below.
References