IRIX Object Server program allows root access
| irix-object-server (7430) |  High Risk |
Description:
The Object Server program in IRIX operating systems could allow root access for both local and remote attackers.
Platforms Affected:
- SGI, IRIX 5.0
- SGI, IRIX 5.0.1
- SGI, IRIX 5.1
- SGI, IRIX 5.1.1
- SGI, IRIX 5.2
- SGI, IRIX 5.3 XFS
- SGI, IRIX 5.3
- SGI, IRIX 6.0
- SGI, IRIX 6.1
Remedy:
For IRIX 5.0.x and 5.1.x:
Upgrade to the latest version of IRIX (5.2 or later), as listed in SGI Security Advisory 19960101-01-PX. See References.
— AND —
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in SGI Security Advisory 19960101-01-PX.
For IRIX 5.2, 6.0, and 6.0.1:
Apply the 1052 patch, as listed in SGI Security Advisory 19960101-01-PX. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- SGI Security Advisory 19960101-01-PX, Object Server Vulnerability at ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/19960101-01-PX.
- CVE-1999-1319: Vulnerability in object server program in SGI IRIX 5.2 through 6.1 allows remote attackers to gain root privileges in certain configurations.
Reported:
Jan 03, 1996
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