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SCO OpenServer Insecure Default XHost Access Controls
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA11586
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Release Date:
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2004-05-12
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Popularity:
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6,591 views
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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Privilege escalation
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Where:
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Local system
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| OS: | SCO OpenServer 5.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2004-0390
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Description:
SCO has fixed an old security issue, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain escalated privileges.
The problem is reportedly caused due to insecure xhost access controls.
Solution:
Apply the latest package and enable Xauthority.
OpenServer 5.0.5, OpenServer 5.0.6, and OpenServer 5.0.7:
ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/updates/OpenServer/SCOSA-2004.5/VOL.000.000
Provided and/or discovered by:
KF
Original Advisory:
ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/updates/OpenServer/SCOSA-2004.5/SCOSA-2004.5.txt
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