Title: ChessBrain Insecure File Ownership Local Privilege Escalation
Info
Disclosure
Nov 17, 2004
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Unknown
Description
ChessBrain contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is due to improper file ownership allowing user-owned files to be run with root privileges by init script. By installing the ChessBrain, a local attacker can gain root privileges, resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Other
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 20407-r1 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.