Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Solaris local privilege-risk issue in the patchadd utility. A local user could abuse symbolic links so that patchadd overwrites files it should not. It is not described as remotely exploitable, and the provided sources do not identify specific Solaris versions or a confirmed fix. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Solaris systems where patchadd exists and local untrusted users have access. The provided CVE data lists affected vendor, product, and versions as n/a, so version-specific exposure cannot be confirmed from this bundle. Handle as a legacy-platform governance issue, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize it if Solaris remains in production, supports regulated workloads, or allows local non-administrator users. Mitigation focus: Inventory Solaris systems that still use patchadd.; Check Sun or Oracle Solaris guidance for this historical issue.; Restrict local shell access to trusted administrators where possible..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- solaris-patchadd-symlink(5789)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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