CVE-2002-1871

N/A Unknown
Published: December 31, 2002 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

pkgadd in Sun Solaris 2.5.1 through 8 installs files setuid/setgid root if the pkgmap file contains a "?" (question mark) in the (1) mode, (2) owner, or (3) group fields, which allows attackers to elevate privileges.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-45693-1
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9544.php
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5208
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-45693-1
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9544.php
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5208
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
17th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

sun