Sun Solaris loading of kernel modules allows root privileges

solaris-kernel-module-gain-privilege (14917) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

Sun Solaris could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by a vulnerability when loading arbitrary kernel modules. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain root privileges on the system.

Platforms Affected:

  • Sun, Solaris 2.6
  • Sun, Solaris 7.0
  • Sun, Solaris 8
  • Sun, Solaris 9

Remedy:

Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed below. Refer to Sun Alert ID: 57479 for more information. See References.

SPARC Platform:
Solaris 2.6: 105181-37 or later
Solaris 7: 106541-29 or later
Solaris 8: 108528-27 or later
Solaris 9: 112233-11 or later

x86 Platform:
Solaris 2.6: 105182-37 or later
Solaris 7: 106542-29 or later
Solaris 8: 108529-27 or later
Solaris 9: 112234-11 or later

Consequences:

Gain Privileges

References:

Reported:

Jan 22, 2004

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