Sun Solaris 8.0/8.1/8.2/9.0 kcms_configure privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Sun Solaris 8.0/8.1/8.2/9.0. This affects an unknown function of the component kcms_configure. Executing a manipulation can lead to privileges management. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2004-0481. The attack requires access to the local network. No exploit is available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sun Solaris 8.0/8.1/8.2/9.0 (Operating System). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component kcms_configure. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

The logging feature in kcms_configure in the KCMS package on Solaris 8 and 9, and possibly other versions, allows local users to corrupt arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the KCS_ClogFile file.

The bug was discovered 02/21/2005. The weakness was published 02/18/2005 by iDefense Labs with iDEFENSE (Website). The advisory is shared for download at classic.sunsolve.sun.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2004-0481 since 05/18/2004. The attack can only be done within the local network. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at classic.sunsolve.sun.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (19428), SecurityFocus (BID 12605†), OSVDB (14035†), Secunia (SA14338†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1013251†). Similar entry is available at VDB-1244. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Local: Yes
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Patch: classic.sunsolve.sun.com

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05/18/2004 🔍
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02/21/2005 +3 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: classic.sunsolve.sun.com⛔
Researcher: iDefense Labs
Organization: iDEFENSE
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2004-0481 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-0481
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1240
X-Force: 19428
SecurityFocus: 12605 - Sun Solaris KCMS_Configure Arbitrary File Corruption Vulnerability
Secunia: 14338 - Sun Solaris kcms_configure Arbitrary File Manipulation Vulnerability, Less Critical
OSVDB: 14035 - Solaris kcms_configure Arbitrary File Manipulation
SecurityTracker: 1013251
Vulnerability Center: 20886 - Sun Solaris 7, 8 and 9 Local Arbitrary Files Corruption via a Symlink Attack, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/28/2005 11:45
Updated: 07/01/2019 15:51
Changes: 02/28/2005 11:45 (77), 07/01/2019 15:51 (7)
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Cache ID: 216:3E3:103

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