Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the runtime linker, ld.so.1, on Solaris 2.6 through 9 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long LD_PRELOAD environment variable.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Solaris | 2.6 |
| Sun | Sunos | - |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105951760418667&w=2
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doc=fsalert/55680
- http://www.idefense.com/advisory/07.29.03.txt
- http://www.osvdb.org/8722
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/12755
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105951760418667&w=2
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doc=fsalert/55680
- http://www.idefense.com/advisory/07.29.03.txt
- http://www.osvdb.org/8722
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/12755
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0609?
CVE-2003-0609 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the runtime linker, ld.so.1, on Solaris 2.6 through 9 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long LD_PRELOAD environment variable.
How severe is CVE-2003-0609?
CVE-2003-0609 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-2003-0609?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.