OSVDB ID: 1012 Title: IRIX RemoveSystemTour .exitops Privilege Escalation |
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IRIX contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered when a malicious user manipulates environment variables and configuration files to trick the RemoveSystemTour program, which is setuid root, into executing a trojan horse. It is possible that the flaw may allow root privileges resulting in a loss of integrity. |
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Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation Impact: Loss of Integrity Exploit: Exploit Public Disclosure: OSVDB Verified |
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Currently, there are no known upgrades or patches to correct this issue. It is possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround: #/bin/chmod u-s /usr/lib/tour/bin/RemoveSystemTour #/bin/chmod u-s /usr/people/tour/oob/bin/oobversions |
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