OSVDB ID: 11664

Title: SCO OpenServer /etc/rpcinit Symlink Arbitrary File Overwrite

Info

Disclosure

Oct 20, 2003

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

SCO OpenServer contains a flaw that may allow a malicious local user to corrupt arbitrary files on the system. The issue is due to the /etc/rpcinit script creating temporary files insecurely. It is possible for a user to use a symlink style attack to manipulate arbitrary files and may gain elevated privileges.

Classification

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

Solution

Upgrade to version OpenServer 5.0.6 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. SCO has also made new binaries available that correct this issue.

Products

SCO Group, Inc.

OpenServer

5.0.5
5.0.6
5.0.7

References

Credit

  • Tomasz Kusmierz -


Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/36218