CVE-2000-0055 — HIGH (7.2) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

Buffer overflow in Solaris chkperm command allows local users to gain root access via a long -n option.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Confidentiality

COMPLETE

Integrity

COMPLETE

Availability

COMPLETE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sun	Solaris	2.4
Sun	Sunos	-

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/918
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/918

FAQ

What is CVE-2000-0055?

CVE-2000-0055 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in Solaris chkperm command allows local users to gain root access via a long -n option.

How severe is CVE-2000-0055?

CVE-2000-0055 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2000-0055?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.