---------------------------------------------------------------------- A new version (0.9.0.0 - Release Candidate 1) of the free Secunia PSI has been released. The new version includes many new and advanced features, which makes it even easier to stay patched. Download and test it today: https://psi.secunia.com/ Read more about this new version: https://psi.secunia.com/?page=changelog ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: UnixWare "pkgadd" Directory Traversal Vulnerability SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA29370 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/29370/ CRITICAL: Less critical IMPACT: Privilege escalation WHERE: Local system OPERATING SYSTEM: UnixWare 7.x.x http://secunia.com/product/136/ DESCRIPTION: A vulnerability has been reported in UnixWare, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain escalated privileges. The vulnerability is caused due to an input validation error in the pkgadd utility, which can be exploited via directory traversal attacks. Successful exploitation allows execution of arbitrary code with root privileges. The vulnerability is reported in UnixWare 7.1.4. SOLUTION: Apply updated package. UnixWare 7.1.4: ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/unixware7/714/security/p534589/p534589.image PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: Reported by the vendor. ORIGINAL ADVISORY: ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/unixware7/714/security/p534589/p534589.txt ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------