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CVE-2010-1183

LowPublished

Certain patch-installation scripts in Oracle Solaris allow local users to append data to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/CLEANUP temporary...

Published: Mar 29, 2010
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Mar 24, 2010

Primary CVSS

3.3/ 10Low

nvd · CVSS 2.0

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

EPSS probability estimate

0.5%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 41.3%
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

Certain patch-installation scripts in Oracle Solaris allow local users to append data to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/CLEANUP temporary file, related to use of Update Manager.

Sources

Solaris 10 Patch 137097-01 - Symlink Privilege EscalationExploit
Larry Cashdollar · solaris · Aug 11, 2012
Solaris Recommended Patch Cluster 6/19 (x86) - Local Privilege EscalationExploit
Larry W. Cashdollar · linux_x86 · Jul 9, 2013
Sun Connection Update Manager for Solaris - Multiple Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerabilities

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Exploit

Larry W. Cashdollar · solaris · Mar 24, 2010