CVE-2003-1071
First published: Fri Jan 03 2003(Updated: )
rpc.walld (wall daemon) for Solaris 2.6 through 9 allows local users to send messages to logged on users that appear to come from arbitrary user IDs by closing stderr before executing wall, then supplying a spoofed from header.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =2.5.1 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.7 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.8 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =7.0 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =9.0 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.5.1 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =2.6 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =8.0 | |
| Sun SunOS |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/305105
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-51980-1
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/944241
- http://secunia.com/advisories/7825/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6509
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1005882
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1006682
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11608
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-1071?
CVE-2003-1071 is considered a medium severity vulnerability, as it allows local users to send spoofed messages to other logged-in users.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1071?
To remediate CVE-2003-1071, restrict access to the wall daemon or apply patches provided by the vendor for affected Solaris versions.
Who is affected by CVE-2003-1071?
CVE-2003-1071 affects local users of Solaris versions 2.5.1 to 9.0 and SunOS 5.5.1 to 5.8.
What impact does CVE-2003-1071 have on affected systems?
CVE-2003-1071 allows local users to impersonate other users by sending messages, potentially leading to user confusion or exploitation.
Is CVE-2003-1071 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2003-1071 is a local vulnerability, meaning it can only be exploited by authenticated users on the same system.
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