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Sun Solaris tcsh(1) contains vulnerability in the built-in ls-F command

Vulnerability Note VU#281356

Original Release Date: 2004-01-15 | Last Revised: 2004-01-16

Overview

Sun Solaris tcsh(1) contains a vulnerability in the built-in ls-F command that could allow an unprivileged user to create or remove files or gain privileges of another user.

Description

A vulnerability in the built-in ls-F command of the Sun Solaris tcsh(1) may allow an intruder to create or remove files or gain privileges of another user. Note that only Solaris 8 is affected by this issue. Solaris 7 and 9 are not affected.

Impact

A local user could create or remove files or gain privileges of another user, possibly root.

Solution

Apply Patch

Apply a patch. For information about the patches, please see Sun Alert ID: 57455.

Vendor Information

281356
 

Sun Microsystems Inc. Affected

Updated:  January 16, 2004

Status

Affected

Vendor Statement

We have not received a statement from the vendor.

Vendor Information

The vendor has not provided us with any further information regarding this vulnerability.

Addendum

Please see Sun Alert ID: 57455.

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Acknowledgements

Thanks to Sun Microsystems for the information contained in their security advisory.

This document was written by Damon Morda.

Other Information

CVE IDs: CVE-2003-1024
Severity Metric: 3.07
Date Public: 2003-12-22
Date First Published: 2004-01-15
Date Last Updated: 2004-01-16 14:28 UTC
Document Revision: 15

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