14729 : PCBoard BBS OP Command Privilege Escalation
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5 months ago

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85%

Disclosure
Jan 01, 1992

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Jan 01, 1992

Solution
Unknown

Description

 PCBoard contains a flaw that may allow a user to gain elevated privileges. The issue is due to the system not properly sanitizing input to the OP (Open door) command. If the system allows parameters such as /SYSOP, /DEBUG, or /SEC:255, these parameters can be invoked via the OPEN command to gain privileges.

Classification

 Location: Dialup Access Required
Attack Type: Misconfiguration
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available

Solution

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

Products
PCBoard
Watch-list
Bulletin Board
Watch-list
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