OSVDB ID: 15358 Title: SCO OpenServer auditsh HOME Environment Variable Local Overflow |
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Description |
A local overflow exists in SCO OpenServer. The auditsh utility fails to validate input received from the HOME environment variable resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause the execution of arbitrary code and gain additional privileges. |
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Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation Impact: Loss of Integrity Exploit: Exploit Unknown Disclosure: OSVDB Verified |
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Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, SCO has released a patch (oss646c) to address this vulnerability. |
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Unknown or Incomplete |