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CVE-2010-1183 json

Certain patch-installation scripts in Oracle Solaris allow local users to append data to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/C…

published 16y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2010-1213

cvss
3.3
version 2.0, NVD
cisa kev
Not listed
not in CISA's catalog
epss
0.5%
EPSS 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 42%
public exploits
3
Exploit-DB

Summary

Certain patch-installation scripts in Oracle Solaris allow local users to append data to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/CLEANUP temporary file, related to use of Update Manager.

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Timeline

  1. First public exploit (EDB-33799)
  2. Published

Exploit prediction

0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 42% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).

Exploits and checks

  • EDB-33799 Sun Connection Update Manager for Solaris - Multiple Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerabilities local, 2010-03-24
  • EDB-26709 Solaris Recommended Patch Cluster 6/19 (x86) - Local Privilege Escalation local, 2013-07-09
  • EDB-20418 Solaris 10 Patch 137097-01 - Symlink Privilege Escalation local, 2012-08-11

CVSS scores

assigned by version score vector
NVD 2.0 3.3 AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

Classification

Weakness
  • CWE-59 Improper Link Resolution Before File Access

References

Sources

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