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Solaris in.ftpd Directory Access Restriction Bypass Vulnerability
Secunia Advisory: SA20168
Release Date: 2006-05-19
Popularity: 10,067 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Security Bypass
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Unpatched

OS:Sun Solaris 9

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CVE reference:CAN-2004-0148


Description:
Sun Microsystems has acknowledged a vulnerability in Solaris, which can be exploited by malicious users to bypass certain security restrictions.

For more information:
SA11055

The vulnerability has been reported in Solaris 9 on both the SPARC and x86 platforms.

Solution:
A final resolution is reportedly pending completion.

Restrict access of the FTP service to trusted users only.

Original Advisory:
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102356-1

Other References:
SA11055:
http://secunia.com/advisories/11055/


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