7.2
CWE
264
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2004-1767

First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )

The kernel in Solaris 2.6, 7, 8, and 9 allows local users to gain privileges by loading arbitrary loadable kernel modules (LKM), possibly involving the modload function.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-1767?

    CVE-2004-1767 has a high severity rating as it allows local users to gain elevated privileges through arbitrary loadable kernel modules.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-1767?

    To remediate CVE-2004-1767, apply the latest patches provided by Oracle for affected Solaris versions.

  • Which versions of Solaris are affected by CVE-2004-1767?

    CVE-2004-1767 affects Solaris versions 2.6, 7, 8, and 9.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2004-1767?

    Local users with access to the affected Solaris systems can potentially exploit CVE-2004-1767.

  • What impact does CVE-2004-1767 have on system security?

    CVE-2004-1767 undermines system security by allowing local users to load arbitrary kernel modules, which can lead to privilege escalation.

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