Description
Buffer overflow in admintool in Solaris 2.5 through 8 allows local users to gain root privileges via long arguments to (1) the -d command line option, or (2) the PRODVERS argument in the .cdtoc file.
Products
- Sun Solaris 2.6
- Sun Solaris 2.6 HW3
- Sun Solaris 2.6 x86HW3
- Sun Solaris 2.6 HW5
- Sun Solaris 2.6 x86HW5
- Sun Solaris 8.0 on SPARC
- Sun Solaris 8.0 on X86
- Sun Microsystems Solaris 2.5.1
- Sun Microsystems Solaris 2.5
- Sun Microsystems Solaris 7
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2002-0089, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2002-0089 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