SunOS /bin/mail Vulnerability

BID:15

Info

SunOS /bin/mail Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 15
Class: Unknown
CVE: CVE-1999-1438
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Feb 22 1991 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 11 2009 12:16AM
Credit:
Vulnerable: Sun SunOS 4.1.1
Sun SunOS 4.1 PSR_A
Sun SunOS 4.1
Sun SunOS 4.0.3 c
Sun SunOS 4.0.3
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

SunOS /bin/mail Vulnerability

/bin/mail can be caused to invoke a root shell if given the proper arguments. This is Sun Bug ID 1047340.

Exploit / POC

SunOS /bin/mail Vulnerability

Currently the SecurityFocus staff are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

SunOS /bin/mail Vulnerability

Solution:
Apply Sun Patch ID 100224-01.

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