IRIX is a Unix operating system used primarily on Sun workstations. A buffer overflow in the dmplay component of IRIX 6.2 and 6.3 allows local users to gain root privileges by exploiting a long command line option.
IRIX is a Unix operating system used primarily on Sun workstations. A buffer overflow in the dmplay component of IRIX 6.2 and 6.3 allows local users to gain root privileges by exploiting a long command line option.
You're affected if you use Irix version 6.2 or 6.3. Check with: grep "dmplay" /boot/config (Note: This check requires access to the system's configuration files, which may not be accessible in all environments.)
Version info: Not specified in the advisory.
Immediate mitigations:
- Restrict network access to your Irix instance (firewall it from the public internet)
- Audit admin account activity for suspicious access patterns
- Monitor for unauthorized token creation
Contact Sun Microsystems directly for a patched version - there's no public patch link in the advisory.