CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-1871

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The vulnerability in pkgadd on Sun Solaris 2.5.1 through 8 allows the installation of files with setuid/setgid root if the pkgmap file contains a question mark in the mode, owner, or group fields.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to elevate their privileges, posing a serious security threat to the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to avoid using pkgmap files with invalid characters and to update the system to the latest version to minimize risk.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS