Caldera Linux smail debug option
| caldera-smail-rmail-command (4854) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
In Caldera OpenLinux, an attacker can use smail to execute arbitrary commands the system. Due to a vulnerability in the debug option, a remote attacker can use the rmail command with the -D option to execute arbitrary commands and exploit the UUCP account.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of smail (1.3 or later), as listed in Caldera Systems, Inc. Security Advisory CSSA-1999:001.0. See References.
References:
- Caldera International, Inc. Security Advisory CSSA-1999-001.0: rmail problem in smail.
- BID-1268: Caldera OpenLinux `smail -D` Command Vulnerability
- CVE-2000-0370: The debug option in Caldera Linux smail allows remote attackers to execute commands via shell metacharacters in the -D option for the rmail command.
Platforms Affected:
Reported:
Jan 29, 1999
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