CVE-2007-5225
First published: Fri Oct 05 2007(Updated: )
Integer signedness error in FIFO filesystems (named pipes) on Sun Solaris 8 through 10 allows local users to read the contents of unspecified memory locations via a negative maximum length value to the I_PEEK ioctl.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sun SunOS | =5.8 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.10 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.9 |
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Reference Links
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-103061-1
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=603
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-463.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25905
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018766
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27024
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27654
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3339
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36918
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5227
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4516
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2170
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/481501/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5225?
CVE-2007-5225 is rated as medium severity due to its potential to expose sensitive memory contents.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5225?
Fixing CVE-2007-5225 requires applying security patches provided by Sun Microsystems for affected versions of SunOS.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-5225?
Local users on Sun Solaris 8 through 10 are affected by CVE-2007-5225.
What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2007-5225?
The vulnerable systems include Sun Solaris versions 5.8, 5.9, and 5.10.
What type of attack does CVE-2007-5225 facilitate?
CVE-2007-5225 can facilitate a local privilege escalation attack by allowing users to access restricted memory regions.
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