Sun Solaris 7/8/9 PC NetLink 2.0 slsmgr/slsadmin Remote Code Execution

CVSS Meta Temp Score
CVSS is a standardized scoring system to determine possibilities of attacks. The Temp Score considers temporal factors like disclosure, exploit and countermeasures. The unique Meta Score calculates the average score of different sources to provide a normalized scoring system.
Current Exploit Price (≈)
Our analysts are monitoring exploit markets and are in contact with vulnerability brokers. The range indicates the observed or calculated exploit price to be seen on exploit markets. A good indicator to understand the monetary effort required for and the popularity of an attack.
CTI Interest Score
Our Cyber Threat Intelligence team is monitoring different web sites, mailing lists, exploit markets and social media networks. The CTI Interest Score identifies the interest of attackers and the security community for this specific vulnerability in real-time. A high score indicates an elevated risk to be targeted for this vulnerability.
7.9$0-$5k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sun Solaris 7/8/9 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function slsmgr/slsadmin of the component PC NetLink 2.0. Executing a manipulation can lead to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2005-4552. There is not any exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Sun Solaris 7/8/9 (Operating System). This vulnerability affects the function slsmgr/slsadmin of the component PC NetLink 2.0. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The (1) slsmgr and (2) slsadmin programs in Sun Solaris PC NetLink 2.0 create temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to gain privileges.

The bug was discovered 12/23/2005. The weakness was released 12/26/2005 with Sun Microsystems Inc. (Website). The advisory is shared for download at sunsolve.sun.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2005-4552 since 12/28/2005. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 3 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at sunsolve.sun.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (23851), SecurityFocus (BID 16059†), OSVDB (22044†), Secunia (SA18230†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1015409†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-83427. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Vendor

Name

Version

License

Support

  • end of life (old version)

Website

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

VulDB Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.9
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv2info

AVACAuCIA
💳💳💳💳💳💳
💳💳💳💳💳💳
💳💳💳💳💳💳
VectorComplexityAuthenticationConfidentialityIntegrityAvailability
UnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock
UnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock
UnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock

VulDB Base Score: 🔍
VulDB Temp Score: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 🔍

Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔍
Status: Proof-of-Concept

EPSS Score: 🔍
EPSS Percentile: 🔍

Price Prediction: 🔍
Current Price Estimation: 🔍

0-DayUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock
TodayUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock

Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
Active Actors: 🔍
Active APT Groups: 🔍

Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Patch: sunsolve.sun.com

Timelineinfo

12/23/2005 🔍
12/23/2005 +0 days 🔍
12/24/2005 +1 days 🔍
12/26/2005 +2 days 🔍
12/26/2005 +0 days 🔍
12/26/2005 +0 days 🔍
12/28/2005 +1 days 🔍
12/28/2005 +0 days 🔍
01/03/2006 +6 days 🔍
01/08/2009 +1101 days 🔍
08/23/2019 +3879 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: sunsolve.sun.com⛔
Researcher: http://www.sun.com
Organization: Sun Microsystems Inc.
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2005-4552 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-4552
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1936

OVAL: 🔍

X-Force: 23851 - Sun PC NetLink slsmgr insecure permissions, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 16059 - Sun Solaris PC NetLink Insecure Permissions Vulnerability
Secunia: 18230 - Sun Solaris PC NetLink Insecure File Handling Vulnerability, Less Critical
OSVDB: 22044 - Solaris PC NetLink slsadmin Symlink Arbitrary File Overwrite
SecurityTracker: 1015409
Vulnerability Center: 20407 - Sun Solaris 7-9 PC NetLink 2.0 Local Privilege Elevation and Files Overwrite, High
Vupen: ADV-2005-3083

See also: 🔍

Entryinfo

Created: 01/03/2006 12:05
Updated: 08/23/2019 11:06
Changes: 01/03/2006 12:05 (87), 08/23/2019 11:06 (1)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Discussion

No comments yet. Languages: en.

Please log in to comment.

◂ PreviousOverviewNext ▸

Do you need the next level of professionalism?

Upgrade your account now!