Description
SCO UNIX System V/386 Release 3.2, and other SCO products, installs the home directories (1) /tmp for the dos user, and (2) /usr/tmp for the asg user, which allows other users to gain access to those accounts since /tmp and /usr/tmp are world-writable.
Product(s):
- SCO Open Desktop 1.0
- SCO Open Desktop 2.0
- SCO Open Desktop 3.0
- SCO Open Desktop Lite 3.0
- SCO OpenServer 3.0
- SCO Unix System V/386 3.2 Operating System
- SCO Unix System V/386 3.2 Operating System 2.0
- SCO Unix System V/386 3.2 Operating System 4.0
- SCO Unix System V/386 3.2 Operating System 4.x
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-1138, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-1138 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions:
- Check out the advisory links provided below.