CVE-2002-0158: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Apr 02 2002(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in Xsun on Solaris 2.6 through 8 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long -co (color database) command line argument.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =2.6 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =8.0 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =7.0 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =7.0 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =8.0 | |
| Sun SunOS | ||
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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q2/0000.html
- http://sunsolve.Sun.COM/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doc=fpatches%2F108652
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4408
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101776858410652&w=2
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A33
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8703
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0158?
CVE-2002-0158 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0158?
To mitigate CVE-2002-0158, it is recommended to apply the latest patches provided by Oracle for affected Solaris versions.
Which versions of Solaris are affected by CVE-2002-0158?
CVE-2002-0158 affects Solaris 2.6, 7.0, and 8.0 on both SPARC and x86 architectures.
Can CVE-2002-0158 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2002-0158 requires local access to exploit, making it a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
What is the cause of CVE-2002-0158?
CVE-2002-0158 is caused by a buffer overflow in the Xsun utility when processing long command line arguments.
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