Solstice AdminSuite sadmind could allow an attacker to execute commands
| sol-sadmind-command-execution (13195) |  High Risk |
Description:
The Sun Solaris sadmind daemon could allow a remote attacker to execute code on the system. If the sadmind daemon is using AUTH_SYS, which is the default security level for authentication, a remote attacker could send a specially-crafted Remote Procedure Call (RPC) packet to forge AUTH_SYS credentials and execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the system.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed below. Refer to Sun Alert ID: 56740 for more information. See References.
SPARC Platform:
Solaris 7 with patch 116456-01 or later
Solaris 8 with patch 116455-01 or later
Trusted Solaris 8 07/03
Solaris 9 with patch 116453-01 or later
x86 Platform:
Solaris 7 with patch 116457-02 or later
Solaris 8 with patch 116442-01 or later
Trusted Solaris 8 07/03
Solaris 9 with patch 116454-01 or later
As a workaround, disable the sadmind daemon or enable strong (AUTH_DES) authentication..
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Thu Sep 18 2003 - 15:18:37 CDT: Solaris ASSDMIND Exploitation.
- CIAC Information Bulletin N-148: Sun Security Issue Involving the Solaris sadmind(1M) Daemon.
- iDEFENSE Security Advisory 09.16.03: Remote Root Exploitation of Default Solaris sadmind Setting.
- Sun Alert ID: 56740: Security Issue Involving the Solaris sadmind(1M) Daemon.
- BID-8615: Sun Solaris SAdmin Client Credentials Remote Administrative Access Vulnerability
- CVE-2003-0722: The default installation of sadmind on Solaris uses weak authentication (AUTH_SYS), which allows local and remote attackers to spoof Solstice AdminSuite clients and gain root privileges via a certain sequence of RPC packets.
- SA9742: Sun Solaris Sadmind Insecure Default Configuration
- US-CERT VU#41870: Sun Solstice AdminSuite ships with insecure default configuration
Platforms Affected:
- Sun Solaris 7.0
- Sun Solaris 8
- Sun Solaris 9
Reported:
Sep 15, 2003
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