CVE-2005-4797: Medium severity Sun SunOS vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2005
·
Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in printd line printer daemon (lpd) in Solaris 7 through 10 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via ".." sequences in an "Unlink data file" command.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Sun SunOS=5.7
Sun SunOS=5.8
Sun Solaris=9.0
Sun Solaris=10.0
Sun Solaris=7.0
Sun Solaris=9.0
Sun Solaris=9.0-x86_update_2
Sun Solaris=8.0
Sun Solaris=10.0

Event History

Dec 31, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
May 6, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-4797?

CVE-2005-4797 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to delete arbitrary files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-4797?

To fix CVE-2005-4797, apply the latest patches provided for Solaris 7 through 10 that address the directory traversal vulnerability.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2005-4797?

CVE-2005-4797 affects Solaris versions 7, 8, 9, and 10 on both SPARC and x86 architectures.

4

Can CVE-2005-4797 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2005-4797 can be exploited remotely by attackers using specially crafted 'Unlink data file' commands.

5

What type of attack is CVE-2005-4797 associated with?

CVE-2005-4797 is associated with directory traversal attacks, allowing unauthorized file deletions.

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