Sun Solaris 8.0 on SPARC/x86 tcsh ls-F Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Sun Solaris 8.0 on SPARC/x86. Impacted is an unknown function of the component tcsh. The manipulation of the argument ls-F results in Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2003-1024. The attack can only be performed from the local network. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sun Solaris 8.0 on SPARC/x86 (Operating System). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown functionality of the component tcsh. The manipulation of the argument ls-F with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Unknown vulnerability in the ls-F builtin function in tcsh on Solaris 8 allows local users to create or delete files as other users, and gain privileges.

The bug was discovered 12/22/2003. The weakness was released 12/22/2003 with Sun Microsystems Inc. (Website). The advisory is shared for download at sunsolve.sun.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2003-1024 since 01/06/2004. The attack can only be done within the local network. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 855257 , which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at sunsolve.sun.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (14065), Tenable (855257), SecurityFocus (BID 9280†), OSVDB (8725†) and Secunia (SA10486†). Further details are available at sunsolve.sun.com. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 855257

OpenVAS ID: 855257
OpenVAS Name: Solaris Update for kpasswd, libgss.so.1 and libkadm5clnt.so.1 109224-11
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: sunsolve.sun.com

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

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

CVE: CVE-2003-1024 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-1024
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-456

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X-Force: 14065 - Sun Solaris ls-F built-in command allows elevated privileges, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 9280 - Sun Solaris tcsh ls-F Builtin Unspecified Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Secunia: 10486 - Sun Solaris tcsh Privilege Escalation Vulnerability, Less Critical
OSVDB: 8725 - Solaris tcsh ls-F Function Privilege Escalation
Vulnerability Center: 20664 - Sun Solaris 8 TCSH ls-F Allows Local Attackers to Gain Elevated Privileges, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/23/2003 15:30
Updated: 01/22/2025 08:16
Changes: 12/23/2003 15:30 (85), 06/27/2019 14:33 (4), 01/22/2025 08:16 (19)
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Cache ID: 216:EF5:103

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