The kernel in Solaris 2.6, 7, 8, and 9 allows local users to gain privileges by loading arbitrary loadable kernel modules (LKM), possibly involving the modload function.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solaris | Sun | 2.6 (including) | 2.6 (including) |
| Solaris | Sun | 7.0 (including) | 7.0 (including) |
| Solaris | Sun | 8.0 (including) | 8.0 (including) |
| Solaris | Sun | 9.0 (including) | 9.0 (including) |
| Sunos | Sun | 5.7 (including) | 5.7 (including) |
| Sunos | Sun | 5.8 (including) | 5.8 (including) |