OSVDB ID: 1411

Title: BSD lpr Print Arbitrary Privileged File

Info

Disclosure

Apr 10, 1987

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Apr 10, 1987

Solution

Unknown

Description

Operating systems which had their kernel reorganized to accomodate the network file system (NFS) and are based on 4.3 BSD, specifically SunOS and Pyramid, contain a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered when a malicious user causes lpr to print out an arbitrary privileged file, resulting in a loss of confidentiality.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Information Disclosure
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.

Products

BSDI

BSD

4.3

Pyramid

Pyramid

Unknown or Unspecified

Sun Microsystems, Inc.

SunOS

3.1

References

Credit

  • Charles Hedrick -


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