OSVDB ID: 84287 Title: SCO UnixWare termsetup Variable Local Privilege Escalation |
Info |
|
|
Dates |
||||
|
|
Description |
SCO UnixWare contains a flaw that may allow an attacker to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered when an error occurs in the termsetup variable handling. This may allow a local attacker to gain escalated root privileges. |
Classification |
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation Impact: Loss of Integrity Solution: Discontinued Product Exploit: Exploit Public Disclosure: Uncoordinated Disclosure |
Solution |
The vendor has discontinued this product and therefore has no patch or upgrade that mitigates this problem. It is recommended that an alternate software package be used in its place. |
Products |
|
References |
|
Credit |
Unknown or Incomplete |