Sun Solaris loading of kernel modules allows root privileges
| solaris-kernel-module-gain-privilege (14917) |  High 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:
- CIAC Information Bulletin O-067, Sun Vulnerability with Loading Arbitrary Kernel Modules at http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/o-067.shtml.
- Sun Alert ID: 57479, Security Vulnerability With Loading Arbitrary Kernel Modules in Solaris Kernel at http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-57479-1.
- BID-9477: Sun Solaris modload() Unauthorized Kernel Module Loading Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-1767: The kernel in Solaris 2.6, 7, 8, and 9 allows local users to gain privileges by loading arbitrary loadable kernel modules (LKM), possibly involving the modload function.
- US-CERT VU#702526: Sun Solaris allows unprivileged local user to load arbitrary kernel modules
Reported:
Jan 22, 2004
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