Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in (1) pkgadd and (2) pkgrm in SCO UnixWare 7.1.4 allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.
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
- SCO UnixWare < 7.1.4 p534589 - 'pkgadd' Local Privilege Escalation EDB-5355 · local · Apr 4, 2008 · verified
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References
- sco-unixware-pkgadd-privilege-escalation(41200) vdb-entry
- 29370 third-party-advisory
- 28236 vdb-entry
- ADV-2008-0871 vdb-entry