# CVE-2004-1394: The pfexec function for Sun Solaris 8 and 9 does not properly handle when a custom profile contains an invalid entry in the exec\_attr databa

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2005-02-08 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The pfexec function for Sun Solaris 8 and 9 does not properly handle when a custom profile contains an invalid entry in the exec_attr database, which may allow local users with custom rights profiles to execute profile commands with additional privileges.

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/14988
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-57453-1
- http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3800
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10755/
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1008893
- http://www.osvdb.org/3764
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9534

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