Sun Solaris 1.0/1.0.1/1.1/1.1c /usr/5bin/su Search Path privileges management
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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Sun Solaris 1.0/1.0.1/1.1/1.1c (Operating System). This affects an unknown functionality of the file /usr/5bin/su. The manipulation as part of a Search Path leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
/usr/5bin/su in sunos 4.1.3 and earlier uses a search path that includes the current working directory (.) which allows local users to gain privileges via trojan horse programs.
The weakness was published 09/17/1993 as not defined advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at sunsolve.sun.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-1318. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.
Upgrading to version 2.0 eliminates this vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (7480). Similar entries are available at 13668 and 13667.
Affected
- Sun SunOS 4.1.1/4.1.2/4.1.3/4.1.3c
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Exploiting
Class: Privileges managementCWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
ATT&CK: T1068
Local: Yes
Remote: No
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Status: Not defined
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: Solaris 2.0
Timeline
09/17/1993 🔍09/17/1993 🔍
06/17/2014 🔍
01/13/2018 🔍
Sources
Vendor: oracle.comAdvisory: sunsolve.sun.com⛔
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-1999-1318 (🔍)
X-Force: 7480
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Entry
Created: 06/17/2014 12:50Updated: 01/13/2018 12:44
Changes: 06/17/2014 12:50 (49), 01/13/2018 12:44 (6)
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