Description
Buffer overflow in ximp40 shared library in Solaris 7 and Solaris 8 allows local users to gain privileges via a long "arg0" (process name) argument.
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.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 1
- Solaris 7/8 - ximp40 Library Buffer Overflow EDB-20603 · local · Jan 31, 2001 · verified
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References
- solaris-ximp40-bo(6039) vdb-entry
- 20010131 [SPSadvisory#40]Solaris7/8 ximp40 shared library buffer overflow mailing-list
- 2322 vdb-entry