5538 : IRIX lpstat Alternate nettype Library Privilege Escalation
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Disclosure

Apr 01, 2001

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Apr 01, 2001

Solution

Unknown

Description

IRIX contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered when a malicious user causes lpstat to load and execute a net-type shared library object that specifies a malicious file. This flaw may lead to a loss of integrity.

Classification

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

Technical

This vulnerability also affects feature releases (an 'f' after the version number) and maintenance releases (an 'm' after the version number).

Solution

Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, SGI has released patches to address this vulnerability.

Products

SGI
Watch-list
IRIX
Watch-list
6.5.1
6.5.2
6.5.3
6.5.4
6.5.5
6.5.6
6.5.7
6.5.8
6.5.9
6.5.10
6.5.11
6.5.12
6.5.13

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  • Last Stage of Delirium Research Group - contactBrand New Doo Doolsd-pl.net - Last Stage of Delirium Research Group

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