First published: Thu May 24 2001(Updated: )
/opt/JSparm/bin/perfmon program in Solaris allows local users to create arbitrary files as root via the Logging File option in the GUI.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Sun SunOS | =5.0 | |
SunOS | =5.0 |
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CVE-2001-0403 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential for privilege escalation allowing local users access to root privileges.
To fix CVE-2001-0403, it is recommended to update the Solaris system to a patched version that addresses this vulnerability.
CVE-2001-0403 affects local users on systems running SunOS 5.0 who can access the /opt/JSparm/bin/perfmon program.
CVE-2001-0403 allows attackers to create arbitrary files as root through the Logging File option in the GUI of the affected program.
No, CVE-2001-0403 does not require remote access as it is a local vulnerability that can only be exploited by users with local access to the system.