MEDIUM · 4.6

CVE-2007-0393

Sun Solaris 9 does not properly verify the status of file descriptors before setuid execution, which allows local users to gain privileges by closing file descriptor 0, 1, or 2 and then invoking a set...

Vulnerability Description

Sun Solaris 9 does not properly verify the status of file descriptors before setuid execution, which allows local users to gain privileges by closing file descriptor 0, 1, or 2 and then invoking a setuid program, a variant of CVE-2002-0572.

CVSS Score

4.6

MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
SunSolaris9.0

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2007-0393?

CVE-2007-0393 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Sun Solaris 9 does not properly verify the status of file descriptors before setuid execution, which allows local users to gain privileges by closing file descriptor 0, 1, or 2 and then invoking a set...

How severe is CVE-2007-0393?

CVE-2007-0393 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2007-0393?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Solaris.