8095 : SCO OpenServer MMDF execmail Overflow
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Last Modified
7 months ago

Percent Complete
100%

Disclosure
Feb 06, 2004

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Oct 27, 2004

Solution
Unknown

Description

 A remote overflow exists in OpenServer. The execmail program fails to validate user input resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause privilege escalation to root resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

 Location: Remote/Network 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
5.0.7

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  • Deprotect Advisories - advisoriesBrand New Doo Doodeprotect.com - Deprotect Advisories

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