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GEN:SID | 1:1163 |
Message | WEB-CGI webdist.cgi access |
Summary | This event is generated when an attempt is made to exploit a known vulnerability in a Web server running on an IRIX platform. |
Impact | Serious. Execution of arbitrary code is possible. |
Detailed Information | IRIX versions 5.0 through 6.3 contain a CGI script (/var/www/cgi-bin/webdist.cgi) for remote administration purposes. This script, as originally released by SGI, contains a vulnerability that can allow an attacker to run any arbitrary command that the web server user has access to. |
Affected Systems | IRIX systems 5.0 to 6.3 |
Attack Scenarios | An attacker makes a request for the script followed by a semi-colon character ";" and then the command to be executed. |
Ease of Attack | Simple. No exploit software required. |
Corrective Action | Disallow the use of this script on the server. Check for further signs of compromise. |
Additional References | |
Rule References | bugtraq: 374 cve: 1999-0039 nessus: 10299 |
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DID:119178
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