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CVE-2005-0465

gr_osview in SGI IRIX does not drop privileges before opening files, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via the -s option.

Public exploit code

Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.

Impact

gr_osview in SGI IRIX does not drop privileges before opening files, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via the -s option.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
SgiIrix
Versions 3.2, 3.3, 3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.3.3, 4.0

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