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CVE-2002-1871

HIGH CVSS: 7.2 Published: 2002-12-31 Modified: 2026-06-16

Description

pkgadd in Sun Solaris 2.5.1 through 8 installs files setuid/setgid root if the pkgmap file contains a "?" (question mark) in the (1) mode, (2) owner, or (3) group fields, which allows attackers to elevate privileges.

Affected Platforms

Sun SolarisSun Sunos

Weakness Type

NVD-CWE-Other

References