CVE-2001-0595 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the kcsSUNWIOsolf.so library affecting Solaris 7 and 8. This flaw allows local attackers to execute arbitrary commands by manipulating the KCMS_PROFILES environment variable, as demonstrated with the kcms_configure program. Rated Medium severity (CVSS 4.6), it requires local access but can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not actively exploited in the wild and lacking Metasploit modules, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, though there is no community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
5.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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