mkcookie allows attacker to gain root privileges
| sol-mkcookie (1429) |  High Risk |
Description:
The Solaris mkcookie utility is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking by the HOME environment variable. By sending an overly long command, a local attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system with SYSTEM privileges.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
Remedy:
No remedy available as of February 6, 2010.
References:
- Repent Security Incorporated (RSI) RSI.0012.12-03-98.SOLARIS.MKCOOKIE: Solaris x86 mkcookie.
- CVE-1999-0139: Buffer overflow in Solaris x86 mkcookie allows local users to obtain root access.
- OSVDB ID: 8205: Solaris x86 mkcookie Privilege Escalation Overflow
Platforms Affected:
- Sun Solaris 2.5 x86
- Sun Solaris 2.5.1 x86
- Sun Solaris 2.6 x86
- Sun Solaris 7.0 x86
Reported:
Dec 03, 1998
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