CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-2927

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Stack-based buffer overflow in ppp in SCO Unixware 7.1.3 and 7.1.4, and possibly earlier versions, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the prompt or defprompt command.

Risk Assessment

A local attacker can gain full control of the system, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.

Recommendation

Apply the vendor-supplied patch immediately or upgrade to a non-vulnerable version. If not possible, restrict local access to trusted users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Stack-based buffer overflow in ppp in SCO Unixware 7.1.3 and 7.1.4, and possibly earlier versions, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the (1) prompt or (2) defprompt command.

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