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CVE-2003-1055

HighPublished

Buffer overflow in the nss_ldap.so.1 library for Sun Solaris 8 and 9 may allow local users to gain root access via a long hostname in an LDAP lookup.

Published: Feb 8, 2005
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Apr 1, 2003

Primary CVSS

7.2/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

1.1%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 62.5%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Buffer overflow in the nss_ldap.so.1 library for Sun Solaris 8 and 9 may allow local users to gain root access via a long hostname in an LDAP lookup.

Sources

Sun SUNWlldap Library Hostname - Local Buffer OverflowExploit
Andi · solaris · Apr 1, 2003

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