18596 : Lantonix Secure Console Server Traversal Arbitrary Privileged Command Execution
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6 months ago

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Disclosure
Aug 05, 2005

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Aug 05, 2005

Solution
Unknown

Description

 Lantronix Secure Console Server contains a flaw that allows a local console user to execute system binaries. The issue is due to the console software not properly sanitizing user input, specifically traversal style attacks (../../) supplied via the command line variables. Sysadmin user can abuse this bug to become root user, and gain privileges usally not granted by the console software.

Classification

 Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

 Upgrade to firmware version 4.4.1 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products
Lantronix
Watch-list
Lantronix Secure Console Server
Watch-list
 SCS820
SCS1620
SCS3205
SCS4805

References

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  • c0ntex - c0ntexBrand New Doo Dooopen-security.org - Open Security Group

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