5738 : Multiple Unix Vendor at Local Overflow
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7 months ago

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Disclosure

Jun 12, 1997

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

A local overflow exists in some versions of the at(1) program. The program fails to validate input properly resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can execute arbitrary code as root resulting in a loss of integrity and confidentiality.

Classification

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

Solution

Consult the vendor for the appropriate patch. It is also possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround: Remove the permissions of the at(1) program.

Products

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Watch-list
HP-UX
Watch-list
8.x
9.x
International Business Machines Corporation
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AIX
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3.2
4.1
4.2
NCR Corporation
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MP-RAS
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3.00.x
3.01.x
SCO Group, Inc.
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UnixWare
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2.1
Unix
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3.2v4
CMW+
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3.0
OpenDesktop/OpenServer
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3.0
OpenServer
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5.0
Silicon Graphics, Inc.
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IRIX
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6.2
6.3
6.4
3.x
4.x
5.0.x
5.1.x
5.2
5.3
6.0.x
6.1
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
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SunOS
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5.3
5.4
5.5
5.5.1

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