---------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you have VARM strategy implemented? (Vulnerability Assessment Remediation Management) If not, then implement it through the most reliable vulnerability intelligence source on the market. Implement it through Secunia. For more information visit: http://secunia.com/advisories/business_solutions/ Alternatively request a call from a Secunia representative today to discuss how we can help you with our capabilities contact us at: sales@secunia.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Sun Solaris Kerberos Credential Management Unauthorised Access SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA35341 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/35341/ DESCRIPTION: A vulnerability has been reported in Solaris, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to bypass certain security restriction. The vulnerability is caused due to an unspecified error in the Solaris Kerberos credential cache management, which can be exploited to access NFS mount points using Kerberos without authorisation. The vulnerability is reported in Sun Solaris 8, 9, and 10 for both the SPARC and x86 platforms. SOLUTION: Apply patches. -- SPARC Platform -- Solaris 8: Apply patch 140841-01 or later. Solaris 9: Apply patch 112908-34 or later. Solaris 10: Apply patch 140074-05 or later. OpenSolaris: Fixed in build snv_117 or later. -- x86 Platform -- Solaris 8: Apply patch 140842-01 or later. Solaris 9: Apply patch 115168-19 or later. Solaris 10: Apply patch 140130-06 or later. OpenSolaris: Fixed in build snv_117 or later. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: The vendor credits Anton Lundin. ORIGINAL ADVISORY: http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-252787-1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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/advisories/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/advisories/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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------