Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the vfs_getvfssw function in Solaris 2.6, 7, 8, and 9 allows local users to load arbitrary kernel modules via crafted (1) mount or (2) sysfs system calls. NOTE: this might be the same issue as CVE-2004-1767, but there are insufficient details to be sure.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Solaris | 2.6 |
| Sun | Sunos | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2004/Apr/0081.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1008833Patch
- http://www.derkeiler.com/Mailing-Lists/Full-Disclosure/2004-04/0297.html
- http://www.immunitysec.com/downloads/solaris_kernel_vfs.sxw.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9962ExploitPatch
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2004/Apr/0081.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1008833Patch
- http://www.derkeiler.com/Mailing-Lists/Full-Disclosure/2004-04/0297.html
- http://www.immunitysec.com/downloads/solaris_kernel_vfs.sxw.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9962ExploitPatch
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-2686?
CVE-2004-2686 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Directory traversal vulnerability in the vfs_getvfssw function in Solaris 2.6, 7, 8, and 9 allows local users to load arbitrary kernel modules via crafted (1) mount or (2) sysfs system calls. NOTE: t...
How severe is CVE-2004-2686?
CVE-2004-2686 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-2004-2686?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.