CVE-2005-0816 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in newgrp to gain root privileges on 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-2005-0816?
CVE-2005-0816 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Sun Solaris, published on 20 Mar 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in newgrp in Solaris 7 through 9 allows local users to gain root privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0816?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0816?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0816 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-2005-0816 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0816 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Sun Solaris
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m5qg-3v4h-v5g9.