CVE-2003-0722
First published: Wed Sep 17 2003(Updated: )
The default installation of sadmind on Solaris uses weak authentication (AUTH_SYS), which allows local and remote attackers to spoof Solstice AdminSuite clients and gain root privileges via a certain sequence of RPC packets.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) |
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Reference Links
- http://www.idefense.com/advisory/09.16.03.txt
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q3/0115.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/41870
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-148.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8615
- http://secunia.com/advisories/9742
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-56740-1&searchclause=security
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106391959014331&w=2
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1273
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0722?
CVE-2003-0722 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for attackers to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0722?
To fix CVE-2003-0722, disable the sadmind RPC service or implement stronger authentication mechanisms.
What systems are affected by CVE-2003-0722?
CVE-2003-0722 affects default installations of Oracle Solaris, particularly on SPARC systems.
Can CVE-2003-0722 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2003-0722 can be exploited remotely as it allows attackers to send specific RPC packets to the vulnerable service.
What is sadmind in relation to CVE-2003-0722?
Sadmind is a service on Solaris that manages the Solstice AdminSuite, which is vulnerable due to weak authentication in CVE-2003-0722.
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