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CVE-2004-2686: Directory traversal vulnerability in the vfs_getvfssw function in Solaris 2.6, 7, 8, and 9 allows local use...

Directory traversal vulnerability in the vfs_getvfssw function in Solaris 2.6, 7, 8, and 9 allows local users to load arbitrary kernel modules via crafted (1) mount or (2) sysfs system calls. NOTE: this might be the same issue as CVE-2004-1767, but there are insufficient details to be sure.

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This old Solaris flaw could let someone who already has local access make the operating system load an unauthorized kernel module. That is a serious control-plane risk on affected legacy servers, but the bundle provides no CVSS score, confirmed patch details, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is mainly legacy Solaris 2.6, 7, 8, or 9 systems where untrusted or lower-privileged users can log in locally. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated by the provided sources because the described attack requires local user access. Prioritize any affected production Solaris host with shared user access or sensitive workloads. The issue is old, but arbitrary kernel module loading can undermine the operating system boundary. Urgency is lower for isolated systems without local users. Mitigation focus: Inventory Solaris 2.6, 7, 8, and 9 systems.; Check Sun or Oracle vendor guidance for applicable patches or advisories.; Remove unneeded local user access on affected systems..

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