CVE-2003-0091: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Apr 01 2003(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in the bsd_queue() function for lpq on Solaris 2.6 and 7 allows local users to gain root privilege.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sun SunOS | =5.7 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.5.1 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =2.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q1/0162.html
- http://www.nsfocus.com/english/homepage/sa2003-02.htm
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/0304-advisories/sa2003-02.txt
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-52443-1
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-068.shtml
- http://www.osvdb.org/8713
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A4383
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/316957/30/25250/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0091?
CVE-2003-0091 is considered a critical vulnerability, allowing local users to potentially gain root privileges.
What systems are affected by CVE-2003-0091?
CVE-2003-0091 affects Solaris 2.6, Solaris 7, and SunOS versions 5.5.1 and 5.7.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0091?
To fix CVE-2003-0091, apply the latest security patches provided by the vendor for your affected system.
Can CVE-2003-0091 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2003-0091 is a local vulnerability, meaning it requires local user access to exploit.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2003-0091?
CVE-2003-0091 is classified as a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
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