Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in RPC wall daemon (rpc.rwalld) for Solaris 2.5.1 through 8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format strings in a message that is not properly provided to the syslog function when the wall command cannot be executed.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Solaris | 2.6 |
| Sun | Sunos | - |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q2/0049.html
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/270268ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-10.htmlPatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8971.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/638099US Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/778
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4639Vendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q2/0049.html
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/270268ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-10.htmlPatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8971.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/638099US Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/778
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0573?
CVE-2002-0573 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Format string vulnerability in RPC wall daemon (rpc.rwalld) for Solaris 2.5.1 through 8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format strings in a message that is not properly provided ...
How severe is CVE-2002-0573?
CVE-2002-0573 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-0573?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.