Sun Solaris Trusted Extensions labeled networking security bypass

sun-solaris-extensions-security-bypass (41764) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

Sun Solaris could allow a local attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by an error in Trusted Extensions labeled networking. By bypassing label restrictions, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to exchange data with untrusted applications in separate labeled zones.

Platforms Affected:

  • Sun, Solaris 10 x86
  • Sun, Solaris 10 SPARC

Remedy:

Refer to Sun Alert ID: 235421 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.

Consequences:

Bypass Security

References:

  • Sun Alert ID: 235421, Security Vulnerability in Solaris 10 Trusted Extensions Labeled Networking Related to Data Transfer Between Labeled Zones at http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-235421-1.
  • ASA-2008-197: Security Vulnerability in Solaris 10 Trusted Extensions Labeled Networking Related to Data Transfer Between Labeled Zones (Sun 235421)
  • BID-28734: Sun Solaris Trusted Extensions Labeled Networking Security Bypass Vulnerability
  • CVE-2008-1780: Unspecified vulnerability in the labeled networking functionality in Solaris 10 Trusted Extensions allows applications in separate labeling zones to bypass labeling restrictions via unknown vectors.
  • SA29730: Sun Solaris Trusted Extensions Network Labeling Security Bypass
  • SECTRACK ID: 1019832: Solaris Trusted Extensions Bug Lets Local Applications Bypass Labeled Networking Restrictions
  • VUPEN/ADV-2008-1194: Sun Solaris Trusted Extensions Security Bypass Vulnerability

Reported:

Apr 04, 2008

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