CVE-2011-0412
First published: Tue Apr 19 2011(Updated: )
Oracle Solaris 8, 9, and 10 stores back-out patch files (undo.Z) unencrypted with world-readable permissions under /var/sadm/pkg/, which allows local users to obtain password hashes and conduct brute force password guessing attacks.
Credit: cret@cert.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://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47171
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/648244
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44047
- http://osvdb.org/71646
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0882
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2011-301950.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66579
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0412?
CVE-2011-0412 has a medium severity level due to the potential for local users to access sensitive password hashes.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0412?
To mitigate CVE-2011-0412, change the permissions of the back-out patch files to restrict access.
Who is affected by CVE-2011-0412?
CVE-2011-0412 affects users of Oracle Solaris 8, 9, and 10 operating systems.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2011-0412?
CVE-2011-0412 allows local users to conduct brute force password guessing attacks.
What protections can I implement against CVE-2011-0412?
Implementing stricter file permissions and regularly auditing access to sensitive directories can help protect against CVE-2011-0412.
- collector/nvd-historical
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/weakness
- agent/references
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/author
- agent/severity
- agent/tags
- agent/event
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/source
- vendor/sun
- canonical/sun sunos
- version/sun sunos/5.8
- version/sun sunos/5.10
- version/sun sunos/5.9