CVE-2005-2927

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in ppp in SCO Unixware 7.1.3 and 7.1.4, and possibly earlier versions, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the (1) prompt or (2) defprompt command.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.10%

Vendor Advisory sco.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15159	vdb entry
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?type=vulnerabilities	third party advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/101	third party advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/20155	vdb entry
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015098	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/17275	third party advisory
ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/updates/UnixWare/SCOSA-2005.41/SCOSA-2005.41.txt	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-2927?: CVE-2005-2927 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-2927?: To fix CVE-2005-2927, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2005-2927 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-2927 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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