# CVE-2005-2136: Raritan Dominion SX (DSX) Console Servers DSX16, DSX32, DSX4, DSX8, and DSXA-48 set (1) world-readable permissions for /etc/shadow and (2) w

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2005-07-05 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Raritan Dominion SX (DSX) Console Servers DSX16, DSX32, DSX4, DSX8, and DSXA-48 set (1) world-readable permissions for /etc/shadow and (2) world-writable permissions for /bin/busybox, which allows local users to obtain hashed passwords or execute arbitrary code as other users.

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## Related

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## References

- http://seclists.org/lists/bugtraq/2005/Jun/0251.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15853
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14084

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