---------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you have VARM strategy implemented? (Vulnerability Assessment Remediation Management) If not, then implement it through the most reliable vulnerability intelligence source on the market. Implement it through Secunia. For more information visit: http://secunia.com/advisories/business_solutions/ Alternatively request a call from a Secunia representative today to discuss how we can help you with our capabilities contact us at: sales@secunia.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Sun Solaris Network File System "nfs_portmon" Tunable Vulnerability SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA35672 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/35672/ DESCRIPTION: A vulnerability has been reported in Sun Solaris, which can be exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security restrictions. The vulnerability is caused due to an error in the Solaris NFSv4 Server Kernel Module "nfs_portmon" tunable and may grant unauthorised read/write access to shared resources. SOLUTION: Apply patches. -- SPARC Platform -- Solaris 10: Apply patch 139991-03 or later. -- x86 Platform -- Solaris 10: Apply patch 140109-03 or later. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: The vendor credits Anton Lundin. ORIGINAL ADVISORY: http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-262668-1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/advisories/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/advisories/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------