Sun ufsRestore can be used to gain root access
| sun-ufsrestore (966) |  High Risk |
Description:
Sun Solaris could allow an attacker to gain root level access, caused by a vulnerability in the ufsrestore command. The ufsrestore program is used to restore files from backup media that were backed up using the ufsdump command. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain root privileges on the vulnerable system.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
Remedy:
For SunOS:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in Sun Microsystems, Inc. Security Bulletin #00169. See References.
References:
- CIAC Information Bulletin I-049: SunOS ufsrestore Vulnerability.
- Sun Microsystems, Inc. Security Bulletin #00169: ufsrestore.
- BID-97: Solaris ufsrestore Vulnerability
- CVE-1999-0069: Solaris ufsrestore buffer overflow.
- OSVDB ID: 8158: Solaris ufsrestore Local Overflow
Platforms Affected:
- Sun Solaris 1.0
- Sun Solaris 2.5.1
Reported:
Apr 29, 1998
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