CVE-2010-1183: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2010-1183: Certain patch-installation scripts in Oracle Solaris allow local users to append data to arbitrary files vi...

Certain patch-installation scripts in Oracle Solaris allow local users to append data to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/CLEANUP temporary file, related to use of Update Manager.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 01:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2010-1183 is an old Oracle Solaris issue in certain patch-installation scripts. A local user could abuse a temporary file handling flaw involving /tmp/CLEANUP to append data to files they should not control. This is mainly a risk on Solaris systems where untrusted users have local access and vulnerable patch tooling is present. Exposure is most likely on legacy Oracle Solaris systems using Update Manager or affected Sun/Solaris patch cluster installation scripts. The supplied sources do not identify exact affected versions or configurations. Prioritize if legacy Solaris hosts allow multiple local users or still run old patch tooling. For isolated, admin-only systems, urgency is lower but should be addressed during legacy risk reduction. Mitigation focus: Check Oracle/Solaris vendor guidance for historical fixes or replacement patch tooling.; Limit local shell access to trusted administrators on Solaris hosts.; Run patch installation only in controlled maintenance windows..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 06:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 29, 2010, 22:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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solaris-update-manager-multiple-symlink(57149)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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