CVE-2011-0412

CVE-2011-0412 is a low-severity vulnerability in Sun Sunos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-255.

Key facts

Description

Oracle Solaris 8, 9, and 10 stores back-out patch files (undo.Z) unencrypted with world-readable permissions under /var/sadm/pkg/, which allows local users to obtain password hashes and conduct brute force password guessing attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0412?
Oracle Solaris 8, 9, and 10 stores back-out patch files (undo.Z) unencrypted with world-readable permissions under /var/sadm/pkg/, which allows local users to obtain password hashes and conduct brute force password guessing attacks.
How severe is CVE-2011-0412?
CVE-2011-0412 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2011-0412 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-0412?
CVE-2011-0412 primarily affects Sun Sunos. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0412?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-0412 published?
CVE-2011-0412 was published on 2011-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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