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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SCO UnixWare 7.1 (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component pis/mkpis. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-61. The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
UnixWare pis and mkpis commands allow local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack.
The weakness was presented 12/27/1999 by Brock Tellier (FIRST) (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2000-0029. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.
See 15108 and 15109 for similar entries.
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Exploiting
Class: SymlinkCWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Local: Yes
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Timeline
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Sources
Vendor: sco.comAdvisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Researcher: Brock Tellier (FIRST)
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2000-0029 (🔍)
SecurityFocus: 901 - SCO Unixware pis/mkpis Symbolic Link Vulnerability
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Entry
Created: 06/22/2014 16:31Updated: 05/22/2018 09:21
Changes: 06/22/2014 16:31 (54), 05/22/2018 09:21 (1)
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