Caldera OpenUnix lpsystem buffer overflow
| openunix-lpsystem-bo (7041) |  High Risk |
Description:
Caldera OpenUnix (formerly known as SCO OpenUnix) is vulnerable to a buffer overflow in the /usr/sbin/lpsystem program. By sending a very long argument to lpsystem, a local attacker can overflow a buffer to cause a segmentation violation. This could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system to gain elevated privileges.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
Remedy:
Apply the patch for your system, as listed in Caldera International, Inc. Security Advisory CSSA-2001-SCO.15. See References.
References:
- Caldera International, Inc. Security Advisory CSSA-2001-SCO.15: Open Unix: lpsystem buffer overflow.
- BID-3248: Caldera Open Unix LPSystem Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2001-1153: lpsystem in OpenUnix 8.0.0 allows local users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long command line argument.
Platforms Affected:
- SCO Caldera OpenUnix 8.0.0
Reported:
Aug 28, 2001
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