---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2003: 2,700 advisories published 2004: 3,100 advisories published 2005: 4,600 advisories published 2006: 5,300 advisories published How do you know which Secunia advisories are important to you? The Secunia Vulnerability Intelligence Solutions allows you to filter and structure all the information you need, so you can address issues effectively. Get a free trial of the Secunia Vulnerability Intelligence Solutions: http://corporate.secunia.com/how_to_buy/38/vi/?ref=secadv ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Sun SRS Net Connect Software Format String Vulnerability SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA27512 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/27512/ CRITICAL: Less critical IMPACT: Privilege escalation WHERE: Local system SOFTWARE: Sun SRS NetConnect Software 3.x http://secunia.com/product/14209/ DESCRIPTION: A vulnerability has been reported in SRS Net Connect Software, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain escalated privileges. The vulnerability is caused due to a format string error and can be exploited to execute arbitrary code with root privileges. The vulnerability is reported in version 3.2.3 without patch 125713-02 and version 3.2.4 without patch 123870-03. SOLUTION: Apply patches. SRS Net Connect Software version 3.2.3 (for Solaris 8, 9 and 10): Apply patch 125713-02 or later. SRS Net Connect Software version 3.2.4 (for Solaris 8, 9 and 10): Apply patch 123870-03 or later. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: The vendor credits Sean Larsson, iDefense Labs. ORIGINAL ADVISORY: http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-103119-1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------