Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in (1) backupsh and (2) authsh in SCO Openserver 5.0.7 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long HOME environment variable.
CVSS Score
4.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sco | Openserver | <= 5.0.7 |
References
- ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/updates/OpenServer/SCOSA-2005.40/SCOSA-2005.40.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17274
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015099
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?type=vulnerabilities
- http://www.osvdb.org/20153
- http://www.osvdb.org/20154
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15160
- ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/updates/OpenServer/SCOSA-2005.40/SCOSA-2005.40.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17274
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015099
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?type=vulnerabilities
- http://www.osvdb.org/20153
- http://www.osvdb.org/20154
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15160
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2926?
CVE-2005-2926 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Stack-based buffer overflow in (1) backupsh and (2) authsh in SCO Openserver 5.0.7 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long HOME environment variable.
How severe is CVE-2005-2926?
CVE-2005-2926 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2926?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sco Openserver.