Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in utmp_update for Solaris 2.6 through 9 allows local users to gain root privileges, as identified by Sun BugID 4659277, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-1082.
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://secunia.com/advisories/8957/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-55260-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-105.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7835
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11083
- http://secunia.com/advisories/8957/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-55260-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-105.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7835
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11083
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-1068?
CVE-2003-1068 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in utmp_update for Solaris 2.6 through 9 allows local users to gain root privileges, as identified by Sun BugID 4659277, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-1082.
How severe is CVE-2003-1068?
CVE-2003-1068 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-2003-1068?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.