high7.2Public exploit code
CVE-1999-1185
Buffer overflow in SCO mscreen allows local users to gain root privileges via a long terminal entry (TERM) in the .mscreenrc file.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- SCO OpenServer 5.0.5 - Env Local Stack Overflow2001-01-26 · local · sco · Verified
Impact
Buffer overflow in SCO mscreen allows local users to gain root privileges via a long terminal entry (TERM) in the .mscreenrc file.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sco | Cmw | Version 3.0 |
| Sco | Internet Faststart | Version all_versions |
| Sco | Open Desktop | Version 3.0 |
| Sco | Openserver | Versions 3.0, 5.0 |
| Sco | Openserver Enterprise System | Version 5.0.4p |