Description
The runtime linker (ld.so) in Solaris 8, 9, and 10 trusts the LD_AUDIT environment variable in setuid or setgid programs, which allows local users to gain privileges by (1) modifying LD_AUDIT to reference malicious code and possibly (2) using a long value for LD_AUDIT.
Product(s):
- Sun Solaris 10.0 on Sparc
- Sun Solaris 8.0 on X86
- Sun Solaris 9.0 on SPARC
- Sun Solaris 9.0 on x86
- Sun SunOS (Solaris 8) 5.8
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2005-2072, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2005-2072 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.