18725 : IRIX xwsh ANSI Escape Code Arbitrary Command Execution
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Last Modified
10 months ago

Percent Complete
90%

Disclosure
Nov 17, 1993

Discovery
Unknown

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Exploit
Unknown

Solution
Unknown

Description

 IRIX contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered when an ingenious, yet malicious, user places escape sequences in a file or filename, which when passed to xwsh, will remap keys to unexpected strings or to xwsh internal functions. This flaw may lead to a loss of integrity.

Classification

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

Solution

 Currently, there are no known upgrades or patches to correct this issue. It is possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround: use xterm instead of xwsh.

Products
Silicon Graphics, Inc.
Watch-list
IRIX
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