OS: Solaris x86 nlps_server Buffer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Solaris nips_server process (a process installed on port 2766). Version nlps_server 1.0 is susceptible. Attackers can remotely create a buffer overflow to gain root access.
Extended Description
Solaris 2.4, 2.5, and 2.51 x86 are vulnerable to a buffer overflow in nlps_server, a process residing on port 2766 when installed. Attackers can exploit this buffer overflow to gain remote root access.
Affected Products
Sun nlps_server
Short Name
OS:SOLARISX86:NLPS-OF
Severity
Critical
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
OS
Keywords
Buffer CVE-1999-1588 Overflow Solaris bid:2319 nlps_server x86
Release Date
04/22/2003
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3336
Port
TCP/2766
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Sun
CVSS Score
10.0