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.
References (3)
Core 3
Core References
Patch vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5208
Patch vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9544.php
Patch, Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_sunalert
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-45693-1
Scores
EPSS
0.0006
EPSS Percentile
17.5%
Details
Status
published
Products (4)
sun/solaris
2.6
sun/sunos
5.5.1
sun/sunos
5.7
sun/sunos
5.8
Published
Dec 31, 2002
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026