CVE-2002-1296

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in priocntl system call in Solaris does allows local users to execute arbitrary code via ".." sequences in the pc_clname field of a pcinfo_t structure, which cause priocntl to load a malicious kernel module.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.03%

Vendor Advisory Sun.COM Vendor Advisory iss.net

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/683673	patch third party advisory us government resource
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10717.php	vdb entry vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A3637	signature vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6262	vdb entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103842619803173&w=2	mailing list
http://sunsolve.Sun.COM/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doc=fsalert/49131	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1296?: CVE-2002-1296 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-1296?: To fix CVE-2002-1296, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2002-1296 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2002-1296 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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