7645 : SCO OpenServer lpadmin First Argument Local Overflow
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6 months ago

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Disclosure
Mar 27, 2001

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Unknown

Solution
Unknown

Description

 A local overflow exists in OpenServer. The lpadmin command fails to validate user-supplied arguments resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request of more than 6476 characters, an attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

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

Solution

 Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, SCO has released a patch to address this vulnerability.

Products
SCO Group, Inc.
Watch-list
OpenServer
Watch-list
 5.0.6

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  • KF - dotslashBrand New Doo Doosnosoft.com - Secure Network Operations

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