SCO Unix 3.2/4.0/4.1/4.2 pt_chmod privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in SCO Unix 3.2/4.0/4.1/4.2. The affected element is an unknown function of the component pt_chmod. Executing a manipulation can lead to privileges management. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-1999-1302. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SCO Unix 3.2/4.0/4.1/4.2 (Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component pt_chmod. 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, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

unspecified vulnerability in pt_chmod in sco unix 4.2 and earlier allows local users to gain root access.

The weakness was published 11/30/1994 (Website). The advisory is available at ftp.cerias.purdue.edu. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-1302. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7586) and OSVDB (8797†). Similar entries are available at VDB-13693, VDB-13692 and VDB-13691. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

  • SCO Open Desktop 2.0/3.0

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

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11/30/1994 🔍
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06/17/2014 +3721 days 🔍
04/03/2025 +3943 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: sco.com

Advisory: ftp.cerias.purdue.edu
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-1302 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1302
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13690
X-Force: 7586 - SCO pt_chmod command allows local attackers root access
OSVDB: 8797 - SCO pt_chmod Local Privilege Escalation

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/17/2014 13:28
Updated: 04/03/2025 10:28
Changes: 06/17/2014 13:28 (48), 05/18/2018 09:18 (7), 04/03/2025 10:28 (16)
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