Description
pgxconfig in the Raptor GFX configuration tool uses a relative path name for a system call to the "cp" program, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by modifying their path to point to an alternate "cp" program.
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 1
- Tech-Source Raptor GFX PGX32 2.3.1 - Config Tool EDB-20147 · local · Aug 2, 2000 · verified
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
References
- 20000802 Local root compromise in PGX Config Sun Sparc Solaris mailing-list
- 1501 vdb-entry
- 1563 vdb-entry