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7.2

Solaris PC NetLink temp files let local users gain privileges

CVE-2005-4552 · published 20 years ago
Summary

The slsmgr and slsadmin tools in Sun Solaris PC NetLink 2.0 write temporary files in a way that other users on the same machine can read or modify them. Because those files can contain sensitive information, a regular user could exploit this to increase their access rights on the system. Update the software to the latest patch level or apply the vendor's recommended configuration changes to protect the temporary files.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
sun solaris_pc_netlink 2.0
cpe:2.3:a:sun:solaris_pc_netlink:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
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 (1) slsmgr and (2) slsadmin programs in Sun Solaris PC NetLink 2.0 create temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to gain privileges.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
7.2 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published28 Dec 2005
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2005-4552 · NVD
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