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CVE-2005-4796: Unspecified vulnerability in the XView library (libxview.so) in Solaris 2.5 to 10 allows local users to cor...

Unspecified vulnerability in the XView library (libxview.so) in Solaris 2.5 to 10 allows local users to corrupt files via unknown vectors related to the handling of the clipboard selection while an XView application exits.

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This is an old Solaris local-user issue. A person who already has local access could potentially corrupt files when an XView application exits and handles clipboard selection state. The bundle does not show remote exposure, active exploitation, CVSS scoring, or confirmed patch details. Exposure is most relevant to legacy Solaris 2.5 through 10 systems using XView/libxview.so and running XView applications. Multi-user Unix hosts, shared workstations, and legacy operational environments with local interactive users deserve review. Treat this as a legacy platform risk, not a broad internet emergency. Prioritize it where Solaris GUI systems remain in shared, regulated, or operational environments, especially if unsupported systems cannot receive vendor fixes. Mitigation focus: Check archived Sun or Oracle guidance for official patches or workarounds.; Inventory Solaris 2.5 through 10 systems still running XView applications.; Restrict local shell and GUI access to trusted users only..

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