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OpenServer Insecure tmp Files Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA10039
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Release Date:
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2003-10-21
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Last Update:
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2003-10-28
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Popularity:
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5,684 views
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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Privilege escalation
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Where:
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Local system
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| OS: | SCO OpenServer 5.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2003-0872
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Description:
SCO has issued updated packages for OpenServer, which fix a vulnerability possibly allowing malicious users to escalate their privileges.
The problem is that several scripts create files in "/tmp" in an insecure manner. This can potentially be exploited to manipulate arbitrary files and escalate privileges.
The vulnerability only affects OpenServer 5.0.5.
Solution:
Updated files are available from:
ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/updates/OpenServer/CSSA-2003-SCO.27/VOL.000.000
Provided and/or discovered by:
Tomasz Kusmierz
Original Advisory:
ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/updates/OpenServer/CSSA-2003-SCO.27/CSSA-2003-SCO.27.txt
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