235 : IRIX webdist.cgi distloc Parameter Arbitrary Command Execution
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Timeline

Disclosure Date	Exploit Publish Date
1997-05-06	1997-05-06

Description

IRIX contains a flaw that may allow remote command execution. The issue is triggered when a malicious attacker utilizes the Webdist script (webdist.cgi) of the Out Box Environment Subsystem. The remote command execution occurs with the privileges of the httpd daemon. This flaw may lead to a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Public
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

Upgrade to version 6.5 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. Also, Silicon Graphics, Inc. has released a patch to address this issue. It is also possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround:

#/bin/chmod 400 /var/www/cgi-bin/webdist.cgi
#/bin/chmod 400 /var/www/cgi-bin/handler
#/bin/chmod 400 /var/www/cgi-bin/wrap

Products

Silicon Graphics, Inc.	IRIX	5.3
		6.0.x
		6.1
		6.2
		6.3
		6.4

References

CVE ID: 1999-0039 (see also: NVD)
ISS X-Force ID: 333
Bugtraq ID: 374
CERT: CA-1997-12
Vendor Specific Advisory URL: ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/19970501-01-A ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/19970501-02-PX
Vendor Specific Solution URL: ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/patches/
Mail List Post: http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=bugtraq&m=87602167420919&w=2
Vendor URL: http://www.sgi.com

Tools & Filters

Nikto	633 1071
	10299
Snort	1147 1163 1865

Manual Testing Notes

Credit

Unknown or Incomplete

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 7.5
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