984 : IRIX fsdump File Modification Privilege Escalation
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Disclosure
Nov 28, 1996

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Nov 28, 1996

Solution
Unknown

Keywords

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Description

 IRIX contains a flaw that may allow a malicious local user to overwrite arbitrary files on the system. The issue is due to the fsdump program creating files insecurely. It is possible for a user to use a symlink style attack to manipulate arbitrary files, resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

 Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Race Condition
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

 Currently, there are no known upgrades or patches to correct this issue. It is possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround: Remove the setuid bit on the fsdump program or to remove the rfindd subsystem.

Products
Silicon Graphics, Inc.
Watch-list
IRIX
Watch-list
 6.2
6.1
5.x
6.0
6.0.1

References

Manual Testing Notes

Credit
  • Jaechul Choe - poisonBrand New Doo Doocosmos.kaist.ac.kr -
  • Yuri Volobuev - volobuevBrand New Doo Doot1.chem.umn.edu -
  • Chris Sheldon - cshBrand New Doo Dooviewgraphics.com -

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