Vulnerability Description
Merge mcd in ReliantHA 1.1.4 in SCO UnixWare 7.1.4 allows local users to gain root privileges via a crafted -d argument that contains .. (dot dot) sequences that point to a directory containing a file whose name includes shell metacharacters.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sco | Reliantha | 1.1.4 |
| Sco | Unixware | 7.1.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/unixware7/714/security/p534850/p534850.txtVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30921Vendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/51234
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28625ExploitPatch
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5357
- ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/unixware7/714/security/p534850/p534850.txtVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30921Vendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/51234
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28625ExploitPatch
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5357
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-6559?
CVE-2008-6559 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Merge mcd in ReliantHA 1.1.4 in SCO UnixWare 7.1.4 allows local users to gain root privileges via a crafted -d argument that contains .. (dot dot) sequences that point to a directory containing a file...
How severe is CVE-2008-6559?
CVE-2008-6559 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-6559?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sco Reliantha, Sco Unixware.