ace up to 6.2.7 Privileges generate_doygen.pl random values

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in ace up to 6.2.7. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file generate_doygen.pl of the component Privileges. The manipulation leads to random values. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-6311. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in ace up to 6.2.7. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the file generate_doygen.pl of the component Privileges. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a random values vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-330. The product uses insufficiently random numbers or values in a security context that depends on unpredictable numbers. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

generate_doygen.pl in ace before 6.2.7+dfsg-2 creates predictable file names in the /tmp directory which allows attackers to gain elevated privileges.

The bug was discovered 09/07/2014. The weakness was shared 11/22/2019. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-6311 since 09/11/2014. Local access is required to approach this attack. A single authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1600.001 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1902 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 6.2.7+dfsg-2 eliminates this vulnerability.

Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Random values
CWE: CWE-330 / CWE-310
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Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

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Upgrade: ace 6.2.7+dfsg-2

Timelineinfo

09/07/2014 🔍
09/11/2014 +4 days 🔍
11/22/2019 +1898 days 🔍
11/23/2019 +1 days 🔍
02/26/2024 +1556 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2014-6311 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-6311
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-146134

Entryinfo

Created: 11/23/2019 09:00 AM
Updated: 02/26/2024 02:04 PM
Changes: 11/23/2019 09:00 AM (40), 11/23/2019 09:05 AM (17), 02/26/2024 02:04 PM (4)
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