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CVE-2002-1980: Buffer overflow in Volume Manager daemon (vold) of Sun Solaris 2.5.1 through 8 allows local users to execut...

Buffer overflow in Volume Manager daemon (vold) of Sun Solaris 2.5.1 through 8 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors.

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This is an old Solaris vulnerability in the Volume Manager daemon, vold. A local user could exploit a buffer overflow to run arbitrary code. The source bundle does not specify the attack vector, privilege context, CVSS score, or confirmed fix details, so urgency depends on whether legacy Solaris 2.5.1 through 8 systems remain in service. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy Sun Solaris 2.5.1 through 8 hosts where vold is installed or running and local user access exists. Treat this as a legacy-system risk. It is not cited as actively exploited, but arbitrary code execution on obsolete Solaris hosts can create material operational risk if those hosts still support business processes. Mitigation focus: Identify any Solaris 2.5.1 through 8 systems still operating.; Check archived Sun/Oracle guidance for advisory 45707 and applicable patches.; Restrict local shell access on affected legacy Solaris systems..

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