VDB-13641 · CVE-1999-1032 · XFDB 584

Digital Ultrix 4.1/4.2 lat/telnet Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Digital Ultrix 4.1/4.2. It has been classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file lat/telnet. Performing a manipulation results in Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-1999-1032. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Digital Ultrix 4.1/4.2. It has been classified as very critical. This affects an unknown code block of the file lat/telnet. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

vulnerability in lat/telnet gateway (lattelnet) on ultrix 4.1 and 4.2 allows attackers to gain root privileges.

The weakness was released 12/31/1991 (Website). The advisory is shared at cert.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-1032. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/23/2021).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 26†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Digital

Name

Ultrix

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

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: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

08/14/1991 🔍
12/31/1991 +139 days 🔍
12/31/1991 +0 days 🔍
06/16/2014 +8203 days 🔍
06/23/2021 +2563 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: cert.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-1032 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1032
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13641
X-Force: 584
SecurityFocus: 26 - ULTRIX LAT/Telnet gateway Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 06/16/2014 15:30
Updated: 06/23/2021 00:39
Changes: 06/16/2014 15:30 (47), 01/31/2019 13:25 (3), 06/23/2021 00:39 (3)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.