PT-2008-6751 · Sun · Sun Solaris+1

Published 2008-12-22 · Updated 2009-01-06 · CVE-2008-5699

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

4.6

Medium

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Sun Solaris versions 10 and OpenSolaris snv 50 through snv 104

Description The issue is related to the name service cache daemon (nscd) not properly checking permissions. This allows local users to gain privileges and obtain sensitive information.

Recommendations For Sun Solaris 10 and OpenSolaris snv 50 through snv 104, consider restricting access to the nscd daemon until a proper fix is available. As a temporary workaround, review and tighten permissions on sensitive information to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this issue.

Fix

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Related Identifiers

CVE-2008-5699

Affected Products

Opensolaris

Sun Solaris

References · 6

• http://securityfocus.com/bid/32921 · Patch
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-5699 · Security Note
• http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-242006-1 · Vendor Advisory
• http://securitytracker.com/id?1021477 · Note
• http://secunia.com/advisories/33218 · Note
• http://osvdb.org/50934 · Note