Apollo Domain/OS sr10.1/sr10.2/sr10.3 /usr/apollo/bin/crp pad_$dm_cmd/pad_$def_pfk privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apollo Domain and OS sr10.1/sr10.2/sr10.3 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function pad_$dm_cmd/pad_$def_pfk of the file /usr/apollo/bin/crp. Such manipulation leads to privileges management. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-1999-1493. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apollo Domain and OS sr10.1/sr10.2/sr10.3 and classified as very critical. Affected by this issue is the function pad_$dm_cmd/pad_$def_pfk of the file /usr/apollo/bin/crp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

vulnerability in crp in hewlett packard apollo domain os sr10 through sr10.3 allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via insecure system calls, (1) pad_$dm_cmd and (2) pad_$def_pfk().

The issue has been introduced in 12/01/1988. The weakness was published 12/18/1991 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at cert.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-1999-1493. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 04/03/2025). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1112 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 10.4 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 3 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7158) and SecurityFocus (BID 34†). 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
VulDB Temp Score: 9.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Domain/OS 10.4

Timelineinfo

12/01/1988 🔍
12/18/1991 +1112 days 🔍
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03/01/1992 +74 days 🔍
06/16/2014 +8142 days 🔍
04/03/2025 +3944 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: cert.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-1493 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1493
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13640
X-Force: 7158 - Apollo Domain/OS crp could allow an attacker to gain root privileges
SecurityFocus: 34 - Domain/OS /usr/apollo/bin/crp Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 06/16/2014 15:30
Updated: 04/03/2025 05:35
Changes: 06/16/2014 15:30 (46), 01/31/2019 13:25 (15), 04/03/2025 05:35 (18)
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Cache ID: 216:4F1:103

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