simpleinit on Linux systems does not close a read/write FIFO file descriptor before creating a child process, which allows the child process to cause simpleinit to execute arbitrary programs with root privileges.
References
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http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/276739 | Exploit Patch Vendor Advisory |
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5001 | Exploit Patch Vendor Advisory |
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9357.php | Patch Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
Information
Published : 2002-08-11 21:00
Updated : 2008-09-05 13:28
NVD link : CVE-2002-0767
Mitre link : CVE-2002-0767
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CWE
Products Affected
richard_gooch
- simpleinit