Sun Solaris in.rwhod(1M) daemon allows execution of code
| solaris-inrwhod-command-execution (18385) |  High Risk |
Description:
Sun Solaris could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code, caused by a vulnerability in the in.rwhod(1M) daemon. If the in.rwhod(1M) daemon is enabled, which is not the default setting, a remote attacker with privileges could execute arbitrary code on the system with root privileges.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
For Sun Solaris:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed below. Refer to Sun Alert ID: 57659 for more information. See References.
SPARC Platform:
Solaris 7 with patch: 118239-01 or later
Solaris 8 with patch: 116984-01 or later
Solaris 9 with patch: 117455-01 or later
x86 Platform:
Solaris 7 with patch: 118240-01 or later
Solaris 8 with patch: 116985-01 or later
Solaris 9 with patch: 117456-01 or later
References:
- CIAC Information Bulletin P-050: "in.rwhod" Daemon Vulnerability.
- Sun Alert ID: 57659: Security Vulnerability in the in.rwhod(1M) Daemon.
- BID-11840: Sun Solaris IN.RWHOD(1M) Daemon Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-1351: Unknown vulnerability in the rwho daemon (in.rwhod) for Solaris 7 through 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Platforms Affected:
- Sun Solaris 7.0
- Sun Solaris 8
- Sun Solaris 9
Reported:
Dec 06, 2004
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