CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-2925

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in the runpriv tool in SGI IRIX allows local users to bypass intended restrictions and execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a command line for a privileged binary in /usr/sysadm/privbin.

Risk Assessment

The risk is that a local unprivileged user can gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary commands, potentially leading to full system compromise.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately apply vendor-supplied patches or restrict access to the runpriv tool and verify for any unauthorized use.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

runpriv in SGI IRIX allows local users to bypass intended restrictions and execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a command line for a privileged binary in /usr/sysadm/privbin.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS