CVE-2005-4552
CVE-2005-4552 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Solaris Pc Netlink with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Sun Solaris Pc Netlink
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The (1) slsmgr and (2) slsadmin programs in Sun Solaris PC NetLink 2.0 create temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to gain privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-4552?
- The (1) slsmgr and (2) slsadmin programs in Sun Solaris PC NetLink 2.0 create temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to gain privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2005-4552?
- CVE-2005-4552 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2005-4552 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-4552?
- CVE-2005-4552 affects Sun Solaris Pc Netlink. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-4552?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2005-4552 published?
- CVE-2005-4552 was published on 2005-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18230
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015408
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015409
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/searchproxy/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102117-1
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/searchproxy/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102122-1
- http://www.osvdb.org/22045
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16059
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/3083
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23851
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23853
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1409
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:solaris_pc_netlink:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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