3815 : IRIX gr_osview -D Parameter Local Overflow
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about 1 year ago

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70%

Disclosure

Aug 02, 2000

Discovery

Jan 01, 1997

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Keywords

No Keywords

Description

A local overflow exists in IRIX. The gr_osview program fails to validate user input resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can gain root privileges resulting in a loss of confidentiality, integrity, and/or availability.

Classification

Attack Type: Input Manipulation

Solution

Currently, there are no known workarounds to correct this issue. However, SGI has released a patch to address this vulnerability in the 6.5.x versions. All other versions should upgrade to 6.5.23.

Products

Silicon Graphics, Inc.
Watch-list
IRIX
Watch-list
6.5.x
6.2
6.3
6.4

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