Sun Solaris kcms_calibrate command privilege escalation
| solaris-kcmscalibrate-privilege-escalation (31668) |  High Risk |
Description:
Sun Solaris could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges, caused by an error in the Kodak Color Management System (KCMS) kcms_calibrate command. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain root privileges on the vulnerable system.
Platforms Affected:
- Sun, Solaris 8
- Sun, Solaris 9
Remedy:
Refer to Sun Alert ID: 102728 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
References:
- Sun Alert ID: 102728, Security Vulnerability in the kcms_calibrate(1) Command at http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102728-1.
- ASA-2007-040: Security Vulnerability in the kcms_calibrate(1) Command (Sun 102728)
- BID-22175: Kodak Color Management System Utilities Local Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2007-0503: Unspecified vulnerability in kcms_calibrate in Sun Solaris 8 and 9 before 20071122 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via unknown vectors.
- SA23885: Sun Solaris "kcms_calibrate" Privilege Escalation
- SECTRACK ID: 1017541: Kodak Color Management System kcms_calibrate(1) Command Lets Local Users Gain Root Privileges
- VUPEN/ADV-2007-0287: Sun Solaris Kodak Color Management System Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Reported:
Jan 22, 2007
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