Vulnerability Description
Race condition in the dircmp script in Sun Solaris 8 through 10, and OpenSolaris snv_01 through snv_111, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files, probably involving a symlink attack on temporary files.
CVSS Score
4.4
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Opensolaris | snv_01 |
| Sun | Solaris | 8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34558Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34813Vendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-138897-01-1Patch
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-253468-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-140.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34316Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1105Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49526
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34558Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34813Vendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-138897-01-1Patch
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-253468-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-140.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34316Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1207?
CVE-2009-1207 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). Race condition in the dircmp script in Sun Solaris 8 through 10, and OpenSolaris snv_01 through snv_111, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files, probably involving a symlink attack on tempora...
How severe is CVE-2009-1207?
CVE-2009-1207 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1207?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Opensolaris, Sun Solaris.