CVE-2005-2032: Low severity Sun SunOS vulnerability

Published Jun 16, 2005
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Updated

Unknown vulnerability in lpadmin on Sun Solaris 7, 8, and 9 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Sun SunOS=5.7
Sun SunOS=5.8
Sun Solaris=9.0
Sun Solaris=7.0
Sun Solaris=9.0
Sun Solaris=8.0

Event History

Jun 16, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Jun 21, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What systems are affected by CVE-2005-2032?

CVE-2005-2032 affects Sun Solaris 7, 8, and 9, specifically versions 5.7, 5.8, and 9.0.

2

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-2032?

CVE-2005-2032 is a local file overwrite vulnerability.

3

How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2005-2032?

To mitigate CVE-2005-2032, limit user permissions to lpadmin and upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of Solaris.

4

What could be the impact of exploiting CVE-2005-2032?

Exploiting CVE-2005-2032 could allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files, potentially leading to data loss or system compromise.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2005-2032?

Yes, patches and updates are available from Oracle for affected versions to address CVE-2005-2032.

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