Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the runtime linker, ld.so.1, on Solaris 2.6 through 9 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long LD_PRELOAD environment variable.
Product(s):
- 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 7.0 on x86
- Sun Solaris 8.0 on X86
- Sun Solaris 9.0 on SPARC
- Sun Solaris 9.0 on x86
- Sun SunOS (formerly Solaris)
- Sun Microsystems Solaris 7
- Sun SunOS (Solaris 8) 5.8
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2003-0609, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2003-0609 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.