CVE-2004-0780 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 10 Jan 2006 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in uustat, potentially escalating privileges on Sun Solaris systems.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2004-0780?

CVE-2004-0780 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Sun Solaris, published on 10 Jan 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in uustat in Sun Solaris 8 and 9 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long -S command line argument.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0780?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0780?

No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0780 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2004-0780 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0780 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-98h2-xgjg-hjj2.