Sun Solaris print service code execution
| solaris-print-code-execution (42322) |  High Risk |
Description:
Sun Solaris could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by multiple unspecified errors in the print service. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability using unknown attack vectors to execute root privileges on the system or cause a denial of service.
*CVSS:
| Base Score: | 9.3 |
| Access Vector: | Network |
| Access Complexity: | Medium |
| Authentication: | None |
| Confidentiality Impact: | Complete |
| Integrity Impact: | Complete |
| Availability Impact: | Complete |
| Temporal Score: | 6.9 |
| Exploitability: | Unproven |
| Remediation Level: | Official-Fix |
| Report Confidence: | Confirmed |
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Refer to Sun Alert ID: 236884 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
References:
- Sun Alert ID: 236884: Security Vulnerabilities in Solaris Print Service May Lead to Denial of Service (DoS) or Execution of Arbitrary Code.
- ASA-2008-216: Security Vulnerabilities in Solaris Print Service May Lead to Denial of Service (DoS) or Execution of Arbitrary Code (Sun 236884)
- BID-29135: Sun Solaris Print Service Unspecified Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-2144: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Solaris print service for Sun Solaris 8, 9, and 10 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.
- SA30184: Sun Solaris Print Service Unspecified Vulnerabilities
- SA30473: Avaya CMS Solaris Print Service Unspecified Vulnerabilities
- SECTRACK ID: 1020003: Solaris Print Service Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code with Root Privileges
- VUPEN/ADV-2008-1473: Sun Solaris Print Service Code Execution and DoS Vulnerabilities
- VUPEN/ADV-2008-1709: Avaya Products Solaris Print Service Code Execution Vulnerabilities
Platforms Affected:
- Sun Solaris 10 x86
- Sun Solaris 10 SPARC
- Sun Solaris 8 SPARC
- Sun Solaris 8 x86
- Sun Solaris 9 SPARC
- Sun Solaris 9 x86
Reported:
May 09, 2008
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