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.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solaris | Sun | 2.6 (including) | 2.6 (including) |
| Sunos | Sun | 5.5.1 (including) | 5.5.1 (including) |
| Sunos | Sun | 5.7 (including) | 5.7 (including) |
| Sunos | Sun | 5.8 (including) | 5.8 (including) |
References
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-45693-1
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9544.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5208
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-45693-1
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9544.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5208