SGI IRIX fsr_xfs could allow an attacker to gain root privileges
| irix-fsrxfs-gain-privileges (9042) |  High Risk |
Description:
A vulnerability in the XFS filesystem reorganizer in SGI IRIX could allow a local attacker to overwrite critical system files. An attacker could use this vulnerability to gain root privileges on the system.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
Remedy:
Upgrade to IRIX 6.5.11 or a later, as listed in SGI Security Advisory 20020504-01-I. See References.
References:
- CIAC Information Bulletin M-080: SGI IRIX fsr_xfs Vulnerability.
- SGI Security Advisory 20020504-01-I: fsr_xfs vulnerability.
- BID-4706: SGI IRIX fsr_xfs File Overwrite Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-0356: Vulnerability in XFS filesystem reorganizer (fsr_xfs) in SGI IRIX 6.5.10 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges by overwriting critical system files.
- OSVDB ID: 5317: IRIX fsr_xfs Arbitrary File Overwrite
Platforms Affected:
- SGI IRIX 6.5
- SGI IRIX 6.5.1
- SGI IRIX 6.5.10
- 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
Reported:
May 08, 2002
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