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CVE-2005-2072

UnknownEPSS 1.00%

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CVE-2005-2072 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The runtime linker (ld.so) in Solaris 8, 9, and 10 trusts the LD_AUDIT environment variable in setuid or setgid programs, which allows local users to gain privileges by (1) modifying LD_AUDIT to reference malicious code and possibly (2) using a long value for LD_AUDIT.. EPSS estimates a 1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The runtime linker (ld.so) in Solaris 8, 9, and 10 trusts the LD_AUDIT environment variable in setuid or setgid programs, which allows local users to gain privileges by (1) modifying LD_AUDIT to reference malicious code and possibly (2) using a long value for LD_AUDIT.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.00%

58.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SunSolaris8.0
SunSolaris9.0
SunSolaris10.0
SunSunos5.8

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2072?
The runtime linker (ld.so) in Solaris 8, 9, and 10 trusts the LD_AUDIT environment variable in setuid or setgid programs, which allows local users to gain privileges by (1) modifying LD_AUDIT to reference malicious code and possibly (2) using a long value for LD_AUDIT.
How severe is CVE-2005-2072?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2072 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2072?
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