First published: Thu Apr 07 2005(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in (1) termsh, (2) atcronsh, and (3) auditsh in SCO OpenServer 5.0.6 and 5.0.7 might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a long HOME environment variable.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Xinuos OpenServer | =5.0.6 | |
Xinuos OpenServer | =5.0.7 |
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CVE-2005-0351 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for local users to execute arbitrary code.
To fix CVE-2005-0351, it is recommended to restrict the length of the HOME environment variable or upgrade to a later version of SCO OpenServer.
CVE-2005-0351 affects local users of SCO OpenServer versions 5.0.6 and 5.0.7.
CVE-2005-0351 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can allow for arbitrary code execution.
CVE-2005-0351 was reported in 2005, indicating its long-standing presence as a security concern.