Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2004-1131 affects the enable command in SCO OpenServer 5.0.6 and 5.0.7. A local user could use overly long command-line arguments to trigger buffer overflows and run arbitrary code. This primarily matters for organizations still operating legacy SCO systems with local shell users or untrusted accounts. Exposure is likely limited to SCO OpenServer 5.0.6 and 5.0.7 systems where local users can access the enable command. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated by the sources. Risk increases on shared legacy hosts, terminal servers, or systems with many local accounts. Treat this as a legacy-system hygiene issue unless affected SCO hosts remain operational with local users. Prioritize inventory and isolation first. If confirmed in production, remediation should be scheduled promptly because arbitrary code execution on legacy systems can support broader compromise. Mitigation focus: Identify any SCO OpenServer 5.0.6 or 5.0.7 systems still in use.; Review SCO advisory SCOSA-2005.13 for the vendor-approved update or workaround.; Restrict local shell access to trusted users until remediation is confirmed..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- openserver-enable-bo(19243)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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