vendor:
Irix
by:
Unknown
7.5
CVSS
HIGH
Privilege Escalation
269
CWE
Product Name: Irix
Affected Version From: Irix 5.3
Affected Version To: Irix 5.3
Patch Exists: NO
Related CWE: Unknown
CPE: sgi:irix:5.3
Platforms Tested:
Unknown
pkgadjust utility vulnerability in Irix 5.3
The vulnerability in the pkgadjust utility allows an attacker to compromise the root account. By using a specially crafted program, the attacker can gain root privileges on the system.
Mitigation:
Upgrade to a patched version or apply vendor-supplied fix