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CVE-2005-2072

HighPublished

The runtime linker (ld.so) in Solaris 8, 9, and 10 trusts the LD_AUDIT environment variable in setuid or setgid programs, which allows local users to gain...

Published: Jun 29, 2005
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jun 28, 2005

Primary CVSS

7.2/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

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

EPSS probability estimate

1.0%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 60.8%
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

The runtime linker (ld.so) in Solaris 8, 9, and 10 trusts the LD_AUDIT environment variable in setuid or setgid programs, which allows local users to gain privileges by (1) modifying LD_AUDIT to reference malicious code and possibly (2) using a long value for LD_AUDIT.

Sources

Solaris 9/10 - 'ld.so' Local Privilege Escalation (1)Exploit
Przemyslaw Frasunek · solaris · Jun 28, 2005
Solaris 9/10 - 'ld.so' Local Privilege Escalation (2)Exploit
Przemyslaw Frasunek · solaris · Jun 28, 2005

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