Sun Cluster contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered when a user removes the status file, creates a symlink in the /var/opt/SUNWcluster/fm/fmstatus/nfs/<logicalhostname> directory, then telnets into localhost on port 1200 which will disclose all files on the system resulting in a loss of confidentiality.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Information Disclosure,
Misconfiguration,
Race Condition
Impact:
Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Sun has released a patch to address this vulnerability.