Title: Solaris nss_nisplus.so.1 NIS+ Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Severity: HIGH
Description:
NIS+ is a network-wide name service that can be selected via the /etc/nsswitch.conf file. A buffer overflow condition exists in nss_nisplus.so.1 that may allow an unauthorized user to gain root access via any setuid root program linked to nss_nisplus.so.1.
Affected Products:
- Sun Solaris 2.3.0
- Sun Solaris 2.4.0
- Sun Solaris 2.4.0_x86
References:
- Sun Microsystems: Sun Patch Access Page
- Sun Microsystems: Sun Patches List
- Sun Microsystems: Sunsolve Online(tm)
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