FreeBSD/Linux xsoldier Long Argument memory corruption

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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in FreeBSD and Linux (Operating System) (the affected version unknown). Affected is an unknown part of the component xsoldier. The manipulation as part of a Long Argument leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

xsoldier program allows local users to gain root access via a long argument.

The weakness was shared 12/15/1999 by Brock Tellier (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-1999-1008. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (3925) and Exploit-DB (229).

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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12/15/1999 🔍
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06/24/2014 +3728 days 🔍
04/05/2019 +1746 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: freebsd.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Brock Tellier
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-1008 (🔍)
X-Force: 3925
SecurityFocus: 871 - FreeBSD and Linux Mandrake 'xsoldier' Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: 8023 - xsoldier Long Argument Local Overflow

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 06/24/2014 17:47
Updated: 04/05/2019 16:58
Changes: 06/24/2014 17:47 (55), 04/05/2019 16:58 (4)
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