Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in dtsession for Solaris 2.5.1 through Solaris 9 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long HOME environment variable.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Solaris | 2.6 |
| Sun | Sunos | 5.5.1 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q1/0163.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-52388-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/316948/30/25250/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7240
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q1/0163.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-52388-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/316948/30/25250/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7240
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0092?
CVE-2003-0092 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in dtsession for Solaris 2.5.1 through Solaris 9 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long HOME environment variable.
How severe is CVE-2003-0092?
CVE-2003-0092 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-2003-0092?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.