CVE-2002-1871

High

Description

pkgadd in Sun Solaris 2.5.1 through 8 installs files setuid/setgid root if the pkgmap file contains a "?" (question mark) in the (1) mode, (2) owner, or (3) group fields, which allows attackers to elevate privileges.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability29. percentile0.4%
ProductSun Solaris
PublishedDec 31, 2002
First seenDec 31, 2002

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
sun solaris2.6—
sun sunos5.5.1, 5.7, 5.8—

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CVE-2002-1871 · Sun Solaris · Dark Radar