Sun Solaris 2.6/7.0/8.0/9.0 vfs_getvfssw path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Sun Solaris 2.6/7.0/8.0/9.0. The affected element is the function vfs_getvfssw. This manipulation causes path traversal. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2004-2686. The attack is restricted to local execution. Moreover, an exploit is present.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Sun Solaris 2.6/7.0/8.0/9.0 (Operating System) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function vfs_getvfssw. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Directory traversal vulnerability in the vfs_getvfssw function in Solaris 2.6, 7, 8, and 9 allows local users to load arbitrary kernel modules via crafted (1) mount or (2) sysfs system calls. NOTE: this might be the same issue as CVE-2004-1767, but there are insufficient details to be sure.

The weakness was disclosed 12/31/2004 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2004-2686. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (40468), Exploit-DB (23874), SecurityFocus (BID 9962†), SecurityTracker (ID 1008833†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-20876†). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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03/23/2004 🔍
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12/31/2004 +283 days 🔍
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02/16/2009 +512 days 🔍
03/10/2015 +2213 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2004-2686 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-2686
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-23557

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X-Force: 40468
SecurityFocus: 9962 - Sun Solaris vfs_getvfssw function Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1008833
Vulnerability Center: 20876 - Sun Solaris 2.6, 7, 8 and 9 Allow Local Attacker to Load Arbitrary Kernel Modules, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

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Created: 03/10/2015 12:14
Updated: 07/01/2025 09:32
Changes: 03/10/2015 12:14 (49), 02/15/2017 11:30 (12), 07/01/2021 08:17 (2), 01/22/2025 15:27 (19), 07/01/2025 09:32 (2)
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