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CVE-2004-2686

UnknownEPSS 1.17%

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CVE-2004-2686 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the vfs_getvfssw function in Solaris 2.6, 7, 8, and 9 allows local users to load arbitrary kernel modules via crafted (1) mount or (2) sysfs system calls. NOTE: this might be the same issue as CVE-2004-1767, but there are insufficient details to be sure.. EPSS estimates a 1.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the vfs_getvfssw function in Solaris 2.6, 7, 8, and 9 allows local users to load arbitrary kernel modules via crafted (1) mount or (2) sysfs system calls. NOTE: this might be the same issue as CVE-2004-1767, but there are insufficient details to be sure.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.17%

63.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SunSolaris2.6
SunSolaris7.0
SunSolaris8.0
SunSolaris9.0
SunSunosAll versions
SunSunos5.7
SunSunos5.8
SunSunos5.9

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-2686?
Directory traversal vulnerability in the vfs_getvfssw function in Solaris 2.6, 7, 8, and 9 allows local users to load arbitrary kernel modules via crafted (1) mount or (2) sysfs system calls. NOTE: this might be the same issue as CVE-2004-1767, but there are insufficient details to be sure.
How severe is CVE-2004-2686?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-2686 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2686?
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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Source: NVD / NIST