CVE-2007-0668: Medium severity Sun Solaris vulnerability
Published Feb 2, 2007
·Updated
The Loopback Filesystem (LOFS) in Sun Solaris 10 allows local users in a non-global zone to move and rename files in a read-only filesystem, which could lead to a denial of service.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Sun Solaris=10.0
Remediation
Event History
Feb 2, 2007
CVE Published
09:28 PM
Feb 3, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-0668?
CVE-2007-0668 has a medium severity level due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How does CVE-2007-0668 exploit the Loopback Filesystem in Solaris 10?
CVE-2007-0668 allows local users in a non-global zone to move and rename files in a read-only filesystem.
3
Which versions of Solaris are affected by CVE-2007-0668?
CVE-2007-0668 affects Solaris 10.0 on SPARC architecture.
4
What are the implications of CVE-2007-0668 for local users in non-global zones?
Local users in non-global zones can disrupt system functionality by manipulating files in read-only filesystems.
5
How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2007-0668?
Mitigation involves ensuring appropriate access controls are in place and considering updates or patches from Oracle.