Caldera (SCO) OpenUnix and UnixWare rcp of /proc denial of service
| openunix-unixware-rcp-dos (10425) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Caldera (SCO) OpenUnix is vulnerable to a denial of service attack. A local attacker with limited system privileges could issue an rcp of /proc to cause the system to become unstable and crash.
Consequences:
Denial of Service
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in SCO Security Advisory CSSA-2002-SCO.41. See References.
References:
- Caldera International, Inc. Security Advisory CSSA-2002-SCO.41: UnixWare 7.1.1 Open UNIX 8.0.0 : rcp of /proc causes denial-of-service.
- BID-6025: SCO UnixWare/OpenUnix Proc File System RCP Denial Of Service Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-1231: SCO UnixWare 7.1.1 and Open UNIX 8.0.0 allows local users to cause a denial of service via an rcp call on /proc.
- OSVDB ID: 8876: Open UNIX/UnixWare RCP /proc Call Local DoS
Platforms Affected:
- SCO Caldera OpenUnix 8.0.0
- SCO Caldera UnixWare 7.1.1
Reported:
Oct 21, 2002
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