CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-0072

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A buffer overflow vulnerability in the termsh utility on SCO OpenServer 5.0.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long -o command line argument. This is likely a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-0351 as it involves a distinct attack vector.

Risk Assessment

The risk for the organization is the potential for remote code execution, which could lead to system compromise, data theft, or service disruption.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately apply security patches provided by the vendor for SCO OpenServer 5.0.7 and restrict access to the termsh utility to trusted users only.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in termsh on SCO OpenServer 5.0.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long -o command line argument. NOTE: this is probably a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-0351 since it involves a distinct attack vector.

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