SuSE Linux 6.1/6.2/6.3/6.4 linuxnfs/knfsd rpc.kstatd privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in SuSE Linux 6.1/6.2/6.3/6.4. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file rpc.kstatd of the component linuxnfs/knfsd. The manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2000-0800. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in SuSE Linux 6.1/6.2/6.3/6.4 (Operating System). Affected is an unknown part of the file rpc.kstatd of the component linuxnfs/knfsd. The manipulation with an unknown input 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. CVE summarizes:

String parsing error in rpc.kstatd in the linuxnfs or knfsd packages in SuSE and possibly other Linux systems allows remote attackers to gain root privileges.

The weakness was disclosed 10/20/2000 (Website). The advisory is available at novell.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2000-0800. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/07/2024). This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 10544 (Linux Multiple statd Packages Remote Format String), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family RPC and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 66040 (Statd Format Bug Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (10544), SecurityFocus (BID 1480†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-167†). The entry VDB-15768 is pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.4

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 10544
Nessus Name: Linux Multiple statd Packages Remote Format String
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OpenVAS ID: 902725
OpenVAS Name: Nfs-utils rpc.statd Multiple Remote Format String Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: suse.com

Advisory: novell.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2000-0800 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0800
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15942
SecurityFocus: 1480
Vulnerability Center: 167

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/27/2014 05:56 PM
Updated: 06/07/2024 11:32 PM
Changes: 06/27/2014 05:56 PM (58), 06/06/2019 02:23 PM (7), 06/07/2024 11:32 PM (17)
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