Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in printd line printer daemon (lpd) in Solaris 7 through 10 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via ".." sequences in an "Unlink data file" command.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Solaris | 7.0 |
| Sun | Sunos | 5.7 |
References
- http://downloads.securityfocus.com/vulnerabilities/exploits/solaris_lpd_unlink.pExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16367PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014635Patch
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101842-1Patch
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-280.shtmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/18650
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14510ExploitPatch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1342
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21773
- http://downloads.securityfocus.com/vulnerabilities/exploits/solaris_lpd_unlink.pExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16367PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014635Patch
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101842-1Patch
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-280.shtmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/18650
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-4797?
CVE-2005-4797 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in printd line printer daemon (lpd) in Solaris 7 through 10 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via ".." sequences in an "Unlink data file" command.
How severe is CVE-2005-4797?
CVE-2005-4797 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-4797?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.