CVE-2003-0609: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Aug 01 2003(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in the runtime linker, ld.so.1, on Solaris 2.6 through 9 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long LD_PRELOAD environment variable.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sun SunOS | =5.7 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.8 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =9.0 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =7.0 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =9.0 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =2.6 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =8.0 | |
| Sun SunOS |
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Reference Links
- http://www.idefense.com/advisory/07.29.03.txt
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doc=fsalert/55680
- http://www.osvdb.org/8722
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105951760418667&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/12755
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A3601
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0609?
CVE-2003-0609 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows local users to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0609?
To fix CVE-2003-0609, ensure that the affected Solaris versions are updated with the latest security patches provided by Oracle.
Who is affected by CVE-2003-0609?
CVE-2003-0609 affects local users on Solaris 2.6 through 9 systems.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2003-0609?
CVE-2003-0609 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Can CVE-2003-0609 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2003-0609 cannot be exploited remotely; it requires local access to the vulnerable system.
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