Sun Solaris C library and libproject allows elevated privileges
| solaris-clibrary-libproject-gain-privileges (20874) |  High Risk |
Description:
Sun Solaris could allow a local, unprivileged attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system caused by a vulnerability in the C library (libc(3LIB)) and libproject(3LIB).
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
Remedy:
For Sun Solaris:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed below. Refer to Sun Alert ID: 101740 for more information. See References.
Solaris 10 (SPARC): 119689-02 or later
Solaris 10 (x86): 118345-03 or later
References:
- Sun Alert ID: 101740: Solaris 10 Security Issue With C Library (libc(3LIB)) and libproject(3LIB).
- BID-13856: Sun Solaris C Library Unspecified Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
- BID-16224: Sun Solaris Operating System Unspecified Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
- CVE-2005-1887: Unknown vulnerability in the Sun Solaris C library (libc and libproject) in Solaris 10 allows local users to gain privileges.
- SA15613: Sun Solaris Unspecified C Library Privilege Escalation
- VUPEN/ADV-2005-0690: Sun Solaris Unspecified C Library Privilege Escalation Issue
Platforms Affected:
- Sun Solaris 10 x86
- Sun Solaris 10 SPARC
Reported:
Jun 03, 2005
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