VDB-94861 · OSVDB 604

BSD f_count privileges management

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in BSD (affected version unknown). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code. The manipulation of the argument f_count with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. The software 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 bug was discovered 06/01/1982. The weakness was released 06/03/1985 (Website). The advisory is shared at securitydigest.org. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1098 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at 94864 and 94863.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
ATT&CK: T1068

Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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06/01/1982 🔍
06/03/1985 +1098 days 🔍
09/12/2002 +6310 days 🔍
01/02/2017 +5225 days 🔍
07/13/2020 +1288 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securitydigest.org
Status: Not defined
OSVDB: 604 - BSD f_count Wrapped Count Arbitrary Privilege Escalation

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/02/2017 05:17 PM
Updated: 07/13/2020 10:03 AM
Changes: 01/02/2017 05:17 PM (40), 07/13/2020 10:03 AM (1)
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