IRIX netprint command contains a local root compromise
| sgi-netprint (2107) |  High Risk |
Description:
A vulnerability within the netprint command could be used by a local attacker to gain root privileges.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
Remedy:
For SGI IRIX 5.3 and 6.1:
Apply the 1685 patch, as listed in Silicon Graphics Inc. Security Advisory 19961203-02-PX. See References.
For SGI IRIX 6.2:
Apply the 2022 patch, as listed in Silicon Graphics Inc. Security Advisory 19961203-02-PX. See References.
NOTE: Users of other affected IRIX versions should upgrade to a supported release and then apply one of the above patches (if necessary).
As a workaround, until upgrades or patches can be made, disable the printing subsystem with the following command:
/usr/sbin/versions -v remove print
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Sat, 4 Jan 1997 14:22:33 -0600: Irix: netprint story.
- SGI Security Advisory 19961203-01-PX: IRIX netprint Program Security Issues.
- SGI Security Advisory 19961203-02-PX: IRIX netprint Program Security Issues.
- BID-395: IRIX netprint Vulnerability
- CVE-1999-1120: netprint in SGI IRIX 6.4 and earlier trusts the PATH environmental variable for finding and executing the disable program, which allows local users to gain privileges.
- OSVDB ID: 993: IRIX netprint PATH Subversion Privilege Escalation
Platforms Affected:
- SGI IRIX 5.3
- SGI IRIX 6.0
- SGI IRIX 6.0.1
- SGI IRIX 6.1
- SGI IRIX 6.2
- SGI IRIX 6.3
- SGI IRIX 6.4
Reported:
Dec 27, 1996
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