CVE-2005-1124: Medium severity sunos vulnerability
Published Apr 16, 2005
·Updated
Unknown vulnerability in the libgss Generic Security Services Library in Solaris 7, 8, and 9 allows local users to gain privileges by loading their own GSS-API.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Sun SunOS=5.7
Sun SunOS=5.8
Sun Solaris=9.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Apr 16, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1124?
CVE-2005-1124 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation by local users.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-1124?
To fix CVE-2005-1124, apply the appropriate patches or updates provided for Solaris 7, 8, and 9.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2005-1124?
CVE-2005-1124 affects Solaris 7, 8, and 9, specifically on local installations.
4
Who can exploit CVE-2005-1124?
Local users with access to systems running affected versions of Solaris can exploit CVE-2005-1124.
5
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2005-1124?
Exploiting CVE-2005-1124 allows attackers to load their own GSS-API, potentially obtaining elevated privileges.