CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-1767

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

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.

Risk Assessment

A local attacker can gain unauthorized administrative privileges, leading to full system compromise.

Recommendation

Apply security patches provided by the vendor and restrict the ability to load kernel modules for unprivileged users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

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