22138 : GCOS-III FILSYS Buffer Allocation Information Disclosure
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Description

GCOS-III contains a flaw that may allow a local user to gain elevated privileges. The issue is due to the buffer space made available by the caller to the File System (FILSYS) modules not being zeroed out before return to the caller. By supplying a systematic value to the System Master Catalog (SMC), FILESYS would return an error but not zero the buffer, which could disclose sensitive information such as user login and passwords.

Classification

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

Solution

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

Products

General Electric Company
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GCOS-III
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