SGI IRIX netstat could allow an attacker to determine which files exist
| irix-netstat-file-existence (9023) |  Low Risk |
Description:
A vulnerability in /usr/bin/netstat in SGI IRIX could allow a remote attacker to determine whether a file exists on the system or not. This information could be used to launch further attacks against the affected system.
Platforms Affected:
- SGI, IRIX 6.5
- SGI, IRIX 6.5.1
- SGI, IRIX 6.5.10
- SGI, IRIX 6.5.11
- SGI, IRIX 6.5.2
- SGI, IRIX 6.5.3
- SGI, IRIX 6.5.4
- SGI, IRIX 6.5.5
- SGI, IRIX 6.5.6
- SGI, IRIX 6.5.7
- SGI, IRIX 6.5.8
- SGI, IRIX 6.5.9
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of IRIX (6.5.16 or later), as listed in SGI Security Advisory 20020503-01-I. See References.
— OR —
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in SGI Security Advisory 20020503-01-I. See References.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
References:
- SGI Security Advisory 20020503-01-I, netstat vulnerability at ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20020503-01-I.
- BID-4682: IRIX netstat File Existence Disclosure Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-0355: netstat in SGI IRIX before 6.5.12 allows local users to determine the existence of files on the system, even if the users do not have the appropriate permissions.
Reported:
May 07, 2002
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