CVE-2000-0055: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Jan 06 2000(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in Solaris chkperm command allows local users to gain root access via a long -n option.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sun SunOS | =5.3 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =2.4 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =2.5.1 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =2.5.1 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =2.5 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.7 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.5 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =7.0 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.4 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.5.1 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =2.6 | |
| Sun SunOS |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0055?
CVE-2000-0055 is considered critical due to its potential for local users to gain root access.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0055?
To fix CVE-2000-0055, you should apply the patches provided by Oracle for the affected Solaris versions.
What versions of Solaris are affected by CVE-2000-0055?
CVE-2000-0055 affects Solaris versions 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 and SunOS versions 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.5.1, and 5.7.
Can CVE-2000-0055 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2000-0055 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to trigger the buffer overflow.
What does the -n option in Solaris chkperm command do related to CVE-2000-0055?
The -n option in the Solaris chkperm command allows users to specify a username, but can be exploited if excessively long input is provided.
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- source/MITRE
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- agent/references
- agent/severity
- agent/description
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- agent/author
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/event
- agent/source
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- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
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- vendor/sun
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- version/oracle solaris sparc/2.4
- version/oracle solaris sparc/2.5.1
- version/oracle solaris sparc/2.5
- version/sun sunos/5.7
- version/sun sunos/5.5
- version/oracle solaris sparc/7.0
- version/sun sunos/5.4
- version/sun sunos/5.5.1
- version/oracle solaris sparc/2.6