IRIX.lpsched.Shell.Metacharacter.Command.Execution

description-logoDescription

It indicates an attempt to gain access to a system running Silicon Graphics IRIX operating system via a vulnerability in the lpsched program.
The lpsched program in some versions of IRIX has a vulnerability which allows arbitrary command execution due to improper parsing of shell metacharacters.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

IRIX 6.5.13f and earlier

Impact logoImpact

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply appropriate patches or upgrade the system to latest non-vulnerable version.

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)