CVE-2002-1296
UnknownEPSS 0.62%
Last modified
CVE-2002-1296 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in priocntl system call in Solaris does allows local users to execute arbitrary code via ".." sequences in the pc_clname field of a pcinfo_t structure, which cause priocntl to load a malicious kernel module.. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in priocntl system call in Solaris does allows local users to execute arbitrary code via ".." sequences in the pc_clname field of a pcinfo_t structure, which cause priocntl to load a malicious kernel module.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Solaris | 2.6 |
| Sun | Solaris | 7.0 |
| Sun | Solaris | 8.0 |
| Sun | Solaris | 9.0 |
| Sun | Sunos | 5.5.1 |
| Sun | Sunos | 5.7 |
| Sun | Sunos | 5.8 |
References
- http://sunsolve.Sun.COM/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doc=fsalert/49131Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10717.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/683673Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://sunsolve.Sun.COM/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doc=fsalert/49131Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10717.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/683673Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2002-1296?
Directory traversal vulnerability in priocntl system call in Solaris does allows local users to execute arbitrary code via ".." sequences in the pc_clname field of a pcinfo_t structure, which cause priocntl to load a malicious kernel module.
How severe is CVE-2002-1296?
Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1296 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1296?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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