Sun Solaris passwd(1) allows elevated privileges
| solaris-passwd-gain-privileges (15327) |  High Risk |
Description:
Solaris could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by a vulnerability in the passwd(1) command. A local attacker could use this vulnerability to gain elevated or root privileges on the system.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed below. Refer to Sun Alert ID: 57454 for more information. See References.
SPARC Platform:
Solaris 8 with patch: 108993-32 or later
Solaris 9 with patch: 113476-11 or later
x86 Platform:
Solaris 8 with patch: 108994-32 or later
Solaris 9 with patch: 114242-07 or later/P>
References:
- CIAC Information Bulletin O-088: Sun passwd(1) Command Vulnerability.
- Sun Alert ID: 57454: Security Vulnerability Involving the passwd(1) Command.
- BID-9757: Sun Solaris Unspecified Passwd Local Root Compromise Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-0360: Unknown vulnerability in passwd(1) in Solaris 8.0 and 9.0 allows local users to gain privileges via unknown attack vectors.
- OSVDB ID: 4070: Solaris passwd Local Privilege Escalation
- US-CERT VU#694782: Sun Solaris passwd command allows for privilege escalation
Platforms Affected:
- Sun Solaris 8 x86
- Sun Solaris 8 SPARC
- Sun Solaris 9 x86
- Sun Solaris 9 SPARC
Reported:
Feb 26, 2004
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