chroot jail security bypass
| chroot-jail-security-bypass (18970) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
chroot could allow a local attacker to escape a jail and bypass the security restriction.
Consequences:
Bypass Security
Remedy:
Apply the patch for this vulnerability, as listed in the SCO Security Advisory SCOSA-2005.2. See References.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Tue Jan 18 2005 - 15:03:18 CST : UnixWare 7.1.4 UnixWare 7.1.3 UnixWare 7.1.1 : chroot A known exploit can break a chroot prison..
- SCO Security Advisory SCOSA-2005.2: chroot A known exploit can break a chroot prison..
- Unixware Web site: The SCO Group, Inc. | Products | Unixware714.
- BID-12300: SCO UnixWare/OpenServer Unspecified CHRoot Breakout Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-1124: Unknown vulnerability in chroot on SCO UnixWare 7.1.1 through 7.1.4 allows local users to escape the chroot jail and conduct unauthorized activities.
- SA13915: UnixWare Chroot Escape Vulnerability
- SA15339: SCO OpenServer Chroot Escape Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- SCO SCO UnixWare 7.1.1
- SCO SCO UnixWare 7.1.3
- SCO SCO UnixWare 7.1.4
Reported:
Jan 18, 2005
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