CVE-2005-2926: Buffer Overflow
Published Oct 25, 2005
·Updated
Stack-based buffer overflow in (1) backupsh and (2) authsh in SCO Openserver 5.0.7 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long HOME environment variable.
Affected Software
1 affected component
SCO OpenServer<=5.0.7
Remediation
Event History
Oct 25, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2926?
CVE-2005-2926 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-2926?
To fix CVE-2005-2926, a patch should be applied to restrict the HOME environment variable length or upgrade to a newer version of SCO Openserver.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2005-2926?
CVE-2005-2926 affects local users of SCO Openserver 5.0.7 who can manipulate the HOME environment variable.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-2926?
CVE-2005-2926 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
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When was CVE-2005-2926 discovered?
CVE-2005-2926 was published in September 2005.