IRIX runpriv vulnerability
SGI Security Coordinator
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SGI Security Advisory
Title: runpriv vulnerability
Number: 20051001-01-P
Date: October 11, 2005
Reference: SGI BUG 942479, [IDEF1109], CVE-2005-2925
Fixed in: Patch 7004 for IRIX 6.5.27-6.5.28
Fixed in: IRIX 6.5.29
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- --- Issue Specifics ---
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iDefense has reported a vulnerability in IRIX runpriv which can allow
users who have been granted restricted privileges to extend themselves
root privileges. This vulnerability can lead to a root compromise of
the system.
* SGI BUG 942479 runpriv vulnerability
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=312&type=vulnerabilities
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2005-2925
SGI has investigated the issue and recommends the following steps for
resolving this issue. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that these measures
be implemented on ALL vulnerable SGI systems.
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- --- Impact ---
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To determine the version of IRIX you are running, execute the following
command:
# /bin/uname -R
That will return a result similar to the following:
# 6.5 6.5.27m
The first number ("6.5") is the release name, the second ("6.5.27m" in
this case) is the extended release name. The extended release name is
the "version" we refer to throughout this document.
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- --- Solution ---
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SGI has provided a series of patches for these vulnerabilities
and recommends that all affected operating systems install the
appropriate patch.
OS Version Vulnerable? Patch # Other Actions
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IRIX 3.x unknown Note 1
IRIX 4.x unknown Note 1
IRIX 5.x unknown Note 1
IRIX 6.0.x unknown Note 1
IRIX 6.1 unknown Note 1
IRIX 6.2 unknown Note 1
IRIX 6.3 unknown Note 1
IRIX 6.4 unknown Note 1
IRIX 6.5-6.5.26 unknown Note 1
IRIX 6.5.27 yes 7004 Notes 2 & 3
IRIX 6.5.28 yes 7004 Notes 2 & 3
IRIX 6.5.29 no Notes 4
NOTES
1) This version of the IRIX operating has been retired.
Upgrade to an actively supported IRIX operating system.
See http://support.sgi.com for more information.
2) If you have not received an IRIX 6.5.X CD for IRIX 6.5,
contact your SGI Support Provider or URL: http://support.sgi.com
3) Install the required patch(es) based on your operating release.
4) Install IRIX 6.5.29 when available.
##### Patch File Checksums ####
The actual patch will be a tar file containing the following files:
Filename: README.patch.7004
Algorithm #1 (sum -r): 65207 8 README.patch.7004
Algorithm #2 (sum): 25036 8 README.patch.7004
MD5 checksum: C12354A24DE4AC02A504D89A74E469FF
Filename: patchSG0007004
Algorithm #1 (sum -r): 63946 3 patchSG0007004
Algorithm #2 (sum): 25741 3 patchSG0007004
MD5 checksum: 9786BB1D29E9D82E2E32CCA0E7FF57E9
Filename: patchSG0007004.idb
Algorithm #1 (sum -r): 37560 2 patchSG0007004.idb
Algorithm #2 (sum): 55265 2 patchSG0007004.idb
MD5 checksum: D1930718AE7BE9E2FEE724078330AB3A
Filename: patchSG0007004.sysadmdesktop_man
Algorithm #1 (sum -r): 05064 5 patchSG0007004.sysadmdesktop_man
Algorithm #2 (sum): 18126 5 patchSG0007004.sysadmdesktop_man
MD5 checksum: A0890D6B2B6AF210C957049C5AC2D53D
Filename: patchSG0007004.sysadmdesktop_sw
Algorithm #1 (sum -r): 29894 20 patchSG0007004.sysadmdesktop_sw
Algorithm #2 (sum): 32468 20 patchSG0007004.sysadmdesktop_sw
MD5 checksum: 8FA11DB5130E8D62B25982D553D52550
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- --- Acknowledgments ----
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SGI wishes to thank iDefense for their assistance in this matter.
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