235 : IRIX webdist.cgi Arbitrary Command Execution
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Disclosure

May 06, 1997

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

May 06, 1997

Solution

Unknown

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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 Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
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.
Watch-list
IRIX
Watch-list
6.2
6.3
6.4
5.3
6.0.x
6.1

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