Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old OpenSolaris zone-isolation flaw. A local user inside a non-global zone could potentially get code execution in the global zone, but only under a specific condition: a global-zone user is debugging that zone process with mdb. Exposure appears limited to legacy Sun OpenSolaris snv_100 and snv_101 systems using Solaris zones, especially where administrators debug non-global zone processes from the global zone with mdb. Prioritize remediation if any affected OpenSolaris zone hosts remain in production or trusted legacy environments. The affected versions are old, but the security boundary impact is serious. Mitigation focus: Review Sun Alert 255608 or Oracle guidance for official fixes or workarounds.; Retire or upgrade affected OpenSolaris snv_100 and snv_101 systems where possible.; Restrict privileged local access inside non-global zones..
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- opensolaris-mdb-code-execution(49468)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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