CVE-2003-1055: Buffer overflow in the nss_ldap.so.1 library for Sun Solaris 8 and 9 may allow local users to gain root acc...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy Solaris flaw where a local user could potentially become root by triggering a buffer overflow during an LDAP hostname lookup. The business concern is highest for old Solaris 8 or 9 systems still using LDAP name services, especially shared servers with local user access. Exposure appears limited to Sun Solaris 8 and 9 systems with nss_ldap.so.1 involved in LDAP naming lookups. Systems without those legacy Solaris versions, without LDAP NSS usage, or without local user access are less likely to be exposed based on the provided record. Prioritize this for legacy Solaris environments because successful exploitation may grant root. If the organization no longer runs Solaris 8 or 9, urgency is low after inventory confirmation. If such systems remain in production, handle as a privileged-access risk. Mitigation focus: Identify Solaris 8 and 9 assets using LDAP name services.; Check Sun/Oracle advisory 52222 for official patches or configuration guidance.; Apply vendor-approved updates where available and operationally safe..

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Jun 30, 2026, 01:08 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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