CVE-2005-2072
First published: Wed Jun 29 2005(Updated: )
The runtime linker (ld.so) in Solaris 8, 9, and 10 trusts the LD_AUDIT environment variable in setuid or setgid programs, which allows local users to gain privileges by (1) modifying LD_AUDIT to reference malicious code and possibly (2) using a long value for LD_AUDIT.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sun SunOS | =5.8 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =9.0 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =10.0 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =9.0 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2005-June/034730.html
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2005-June/034731.html
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2005-June/034738.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14074
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101794-1
- http://www.opensolaris.org/jive/thread.jspa?messageID=3497
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014537
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15841
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0908
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2072?
CVE-2005-2072 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2072?
To mitigate CVE-2005-2072, avoid using setuid or setgid programs that rely on the LD_AUDIT environment variable or restrict the use of these programs.
What versions of Solaris are affected by CVE-2005-2072?
CVE-2005-2072 affects Solaris 8, 9, and 10, including specific versions for both x86 and SPARC architectures.
Can local users exploit CVE-2005-2072?
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2005-2072 by modifying the LD_AUDIT environment variable to reference malicious code.
Is CVE-2005-2072 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2005-2072 is a local vulnerability, meaning it can only be exploited by users with local access to the system.
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