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 4705891, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-1068.
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/7892
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-50008-1Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-105.shtml
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/596748Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6639
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1005935
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11083
- http://secunia.com/advisories/7892
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-50008-1Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-105.shtml
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/596748Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6639
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1005935
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11083
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-1082?
CVE-2003-1082 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 4705891, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-1068.
How severe is CVE-2003-1082?
CVE-2003-1082 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-2003-1082?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.