HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2004-2686
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CVE-2004-2686

CWE-22Published: December 31, 2004· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.2
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the vfs_getvfssw function in Solaris 2.6, 7, 8, and 9 allows local users to load arbitrary kernel modules via crafted (1) mount or (2) sysfs system calls. NOTE: this might be the same issue as CVE-2004-1767, but there are insufficient details to be sure.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2004-2686 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2004-2686. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

sun2 product(s)
solarissunos
Source: NVD CPE · 8 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://securitytracker.com/id?1008833
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9962
PATCHhttp://securitytracker.com/id?1008833
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9962

All References (12)

→
http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2004/Apr/0081.html
→
http://securitytracker.com/id?1008833Patch
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http://www.derkeiler.com/Mailing-Lists/Full-Disclosure/2004-04/0297.html
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http://www.immunitysec.com/downloads/solaris_kernel_vfs.sxw.pdf
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9962Exploit · Patch
→
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1381
→
http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2004/Apr/0081.html
→
http://securitytracker.com/id?1008833Patch
→
http://www.derkeiler.com/Mailing-Lists/Full-Disclosure/2004-04/0297.html
→
http://www.immunitysec.com/downloads/solaris_kernel_vfs.sxw.pdf
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9962Exploit · Patch
→
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1381

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2004-2686
CVSS Score7.2 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 31, 2004

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2004-2686 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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