Sun Solaris ufsrestore contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered when a buffer overflow in ufsrestore is exploited which allows the attacker to run code as root using a non-root user account. This flaw may lead to a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Authentication Management,
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Sun Microsystems has released a patch to address this vulnerability.