NeXT NeXTstep 1.0/1.0a npd Local Privilege Escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in NeXT NeXTstep 1.0/1.0a and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component npd. The manipulation leads to Local Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-1999-1391. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in NeXT NeXTstep 1.0/1.0a and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component npd. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

vulnerability in next 1.0a and 1.0 with publicly accessible printers allows local users to gain privileges via a combination of the npd program and weak directory permissions.

The weakness was released 10/03/1990 (Website). The advisory is shared at cert.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-1391. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 2.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7143) and SecurityFocus (BID 10†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-13620 and VDB-13622. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.0

VulDB Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Temp Score: 8.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Local Privilege Escalation
CWE: Unknown
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: NeXTstep 2.0

Timelineinfo

10/02/1990 🔍
10/03/1990 +1 days 🔍
10/03/1990 +0 days 🔍
06/16/2014 +8657 days 🔍
06/08/2024 +3645 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: cert.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-1391 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1391
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13621
X-Force: 7143
SecurityFocus: 10 - NeXTstep npd Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/16/2014 15:30
Updated: 06/08/2024 13:54
Changes: 06/16/2014 15:30 (40), 04/03/2019 11:19 (12), 06/08/2024 13:54 (17)
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