Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the nss_ldap.so.1 library for Sun Solaris 8 and 9 may allow local users to gain root access via a long hostname in an LDAP lookup.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Solaris | 8.0 |
| Sun | Sunos | 5.8 |
References
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-52222-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3224Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-113.shtmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7064ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1006401
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11641
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-52222-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3224Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-113.shtmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7064ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1006401
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11641
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-1055?
CVE-2003-1055 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the nss_ldap.so.1 library for Sun Solaris 8 and 9 may allow local users to gain root access via a long hostname in an LDAP lookup.
How severe is CVE-2003-1055?
CVE-2003-1055 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-2003-1055?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.