Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old local privilege-escalation issue in SunOS 4.0.3 and 4.0.3c. A user who already has local access could gain root privileges through in.rlogind. Business risk is mainly to legacy systems that still exist in production or sensitive lab networks. Likely exposure is limited to organizations still running SunOS 4.0.3 or 4.0.3c, especially systems with local users or legacy remote-login services. Modern environments are unlikely to be affected unless old hosts remain unmanaged. Prioritize only if legacy SunOS systems remain in service. For confirmed affected hosts, urgency is high because local compromise can become full root control. If no such systems exist, residual business risk is low. Mitigation focus: Identify any SunOS 4.0.3 or 4.0.3c systems.; Check CERT and vendor guidance for applicable legacy fixes.; Retire or isolate confirmed affected legacy hosts..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- sun-intelnetd(574)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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