Sun Solaris "sadmind" Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Publish date: July 21, 2015

Severity: CRITICAL

CVE Identifier: CVE-2008-4556

Advisory Date: JUL 21, 2015

DESCRIPTION

Stack-based buffer overflow in the adm_build_path function in sadmind in Sun Solstice AdminSuite on Solaris 8 and 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request.

TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

Apply associated Trend Micro DPI Rules.

SOLUTION

Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1002959

Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1002959 - Sun Solaris "sadmind" Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

sun solaris 8
sun solaris 9

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