Description
Buffer overflow in the AddSuLog function of the CDE dtaction utility allows local users to gain root privileges via a long user name.
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
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Exploit-DB 1
- DIGITAL UNIX 4.0 d/e/f / AIX 4.3.2 / CDE 2.1 / IRIX 6.5.14 / Solaris 7.0 - Local Buffer Overflow EDB-19497 · local · Sep 13, 1999 · verified
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References
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:3078 vdb-entry signature
- HPSBUX9909-103 vendor-advisory
- 00192 vendor-advisory
- 635 vdb-entry