8046 : Caldera Linux smail Package Arbitrary File Overwrite
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5 months ago

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90%

Disclosure

Jan 29, 1999

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Jan 29, 1999

Solution

Unknown

Description

Caldera OpenLinux contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered when submitting a UUCP job which includes the rmail command specifying a debug file to be overwritten. This flaw may lead to a loss of confidentiality and/or integrity.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Authentication Management
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality, Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Upgrade to smail-3.2-5 packages or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Caldera Systems, Inc.
Watch-list
OpenLinux
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1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3

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