247 : IRIX wrap CGI Traversal Arbitrary Directory Listing
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7 months ago

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Disclosure

Apr 02, 1997

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Apr 02, 1997

Solution

Unknown

Description

IRIX contains a flaw that allows a remote attacker to view files outside of the web path. The issue is due to the wrap script not properly sanitizing user input, specifically directory traversal style attacks (../../).

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Information Disclosure, Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Silicon Graphics, Inc. has released patches to address this issue. Additionally, it is possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround: either change the permissions of the wrap script or remove the outbox subsystem.

#/bin/chmod 400 /var/www/cgi-bin/wrap

or

# /usr/sbin/versions -v remove outbox

Products

Silicon Graphics, Inc.
Watch-list
IRIX
Watch-list
6.2
6.3
6.4
5.3
6.0.x
6.1

References

Tools & Filters

Nessus

10317

Snort

853

Manual Testing Notes

Credit

  • J.A. Gutierrez - spdBrand New Doo DooGTC1.CPS.UNIZAR.ES -

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