CVE-2004-1394: Medium severity Sun SunOS vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2004
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Updated

The pfexec function for Sun Solaris 8 and 9 does not properly handle when a custom profile contains an invalid entry in the execattr database, which may allow local users with custom rights profiles to execute profile commands with additional privileges.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Sun SunOS=5.8
Sun Solaris=9.0

Event History

Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Feb 8, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1394?

CVE-2004-1394 is considered to have a moderate severity due to the risk of local privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-1394?

To fix CVE-2004-1394, ensure that the exec_attr database is properly configured without invalid entries.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2004-1394?

CVE-2004-1394 affects users operating on Sun Solaris 8 and 9 systems with custom rights profiles.

4

What potential impact does CVE-2004-1394 have?

CVE-2004-1394 may allow local users to execute commands with elevated privileges, compromising system security.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2004-1394?

While there are no widely reported public exploits for CVE-2004-1394, the vulnerability presents a potential risk for exploitation.

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