Sun Solaris 2.4/2.5/2.5.1 Solstice AdminSuite /etc/passwd privileges management
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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Sun Solaris 2.4/2.5/2.5.1 (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the file /etc/passwd of the component Solstice AdminSuite. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
solaris solstice adminsuite (adminsuite) 2.1 incorrectly sets write permissions on source files for nis maps which could allow local users to gain privileges by modifying /etc/passwd.
The weakness was presented 11/10/1997 with Sun Microsystems as 00145 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at sunsolve.sun.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-1425. The exploitation appears to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.
See 14022, 14024, 14025 and 14026 for similar entries.
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Class: Privileges managementCWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Timeline
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Sources
Vendor: oracle.comAdvisory: 00145⛔
Organization: Sun Microsystems
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-1999-1425 (🔍)
SecurityFocus: 208 - Solaris Solstice AdminSuite Vulnerabilities
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Entry
Created: 06/18/2014 17:24Updated: 04/03/2019 17:00
Changes: 06/18/2014 17:24 (44), 04/03/2019 17:00 (14)
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