Datalynx suGuard uses relative path for execution
| datalynx-suguard-relative-paths (1543) |  High Risk |
Description:
The suGuard security package for DataLynx, Inc. could allow an attacker configured for suGuard to gain root privileges. The suGuard package uses the PATH environment variable to search for certain programs, which allows the attacker to trick the program into executing a trojan horse program to gain elevated privileges.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
Remedy:
Disable suGuard and obtain a patch or upgrade from DataLynx, when it becomes available from the DataLynx Web site. See References.
NOTE: If disabling suGuard is not possible, you should pay close attention to the actions of the users authorized for suGuard.
References:
- @stake, Inc./L0pht Security Advisory 01/03/99: suGuard rev 1.0 from DataLynx.
- DataLynx, Inc. Web site: suGUARD Access Security Software.
- BID-186: DataLynx suGuard Vulnerability
- CVE-1999-0388: DataLynx suGuard trusts the PATH environment variable to execute the ps command, allowing local users to execute commands as root.
- OSVDB ID: 3186: suGuard sgrun Execute Arbitrary Local Commands
Platforms Affected:
- S4Software suGuard
Reported:
Jan 03, 1999
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