CVE-2003-0027 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via a directory traversal flaw in the Sun KCMS library service daemon.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2003-0027?
CVE-2003-0027 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in Sun Solaris, published on 1 Sep 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in Sun Kodak Color Management System (KCMS) library service daemon (kcms_server) allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the KCS_OPEN_PROFILE procedure.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0027?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0027?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0027 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2003-0027 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-0027 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.
Other vulnerabilities in Sun Solaris
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8h4x-5hq8-x8hc.