Vulnerability Description
pt_chmod in Solaris 8 does not call fdetach to reset terminal privileges when users log out of terminals, which allows local users to write to other users' terminals by modifying the ACL of a TTY.
CVSS Score
4.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Solaris | 8.0 |
| Sun | Sunos | 5.8 |
References
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1002732ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1004035PatchVendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-43929-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3522Patch
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1002732ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1004035PatchVendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-43929-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3522Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-1555?
CVE-2001-1555 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). pt_chmod in Solaris 8 does not call fdetach to reset terminal privileges when users log out of terminals, which allows local users to write to other users' terminals by modifying the ACL of a TTY.
How severe is CVE-2001-1555?
CVE-2001-1555 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-1555?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.