Caldera OpenServer lp buffer overflow
| sco-openserver-lp-bo (6410) |  High Risk |
Description:
SCO OpenServer is vulnerable to a buffer overflow in the lp program. The lp program is used to submit files and relevant information for printing. By default, lp is installed suid bin. By using command line arguments and sending lp an unusually long character string, a local attacker can overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system with privileges of bin.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
Remedy:
Apply the SSE072B patch for this vulnerability, as listed in SCO System Security Enhancement (SSE) 11-Apr-2001. See References.
References:
- SCO System Security Enhancement (SSE) SSE072C 30-Aug-2001: SSE072C.
- BID-2589: SCO OpenServer lp Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- SCO SCO OpenServer 5.0.0 to 5.0.6
Reported:
Apr 13, 2001
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