Security readout for executives and security teams
This CVE describes a legacy Solaris flaw where a local user could gain root privileges through PGX32 frame buffer libraries. The business risk is concentrated on old Solaris systems that still allow local logins or shared shell access. The provided sources do not show active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Solaris 2.5.1 or Solaris 2.6 through 9 systems with PGX32 frame buffer libraries present. Risk increases where untrusted users, contractors, or compromised accounts have local shell access. Treat as high priority only where affected legacy Solaris systems remain in service. The issue is old, but local root escalation can turn a low-privilege account compromise into full host control. Mitigation focus: Check Sun/Oracle Alert 57360 or archived vendor guidance for official remediation.; Apply only vendor-listed corrections for the affected Solaris release and hardware context.; Restrict local shell access on affected Solaris hosts until remediation is confirmed..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- solaris-pgx32-gain-privileges(13792)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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