Description
Novell Filr 1.2 before Hot Patch 6 and 2.0 before Hot Patch 2 uses world-writable permissions for /etc/profile.d/vainit.sh, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing this file's content with arbitrary shell commands.
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
- Micro Focus Filr 2 2.0.0.421/1.2 1.2.0.846 - Multiple Vulnerabilities EDB-40161 · webapps · Jul 25, 2016 · verified
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