Sun Solaris 7.0/8.0/9.0 GSS-API Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Sun Solaris 7.0/8.0/9.0. This affects an unknown function of the component GSS-API. Executing a manipulation can lead to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2005-1124. The attack can be launched remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Sun Solaris 7.0/8.0/9.0 (Operating System) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component GSS-API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Unknown vulnerability in the libgss Generic Security Services Library in Solaris 7, 8, and 9 allows local users to gain privileges by loading their own GSS-API.

The bug was discovered 04/14/2005. The weakness was disclosed 04/15/2005 with Sun Microsystems Inc. (Website). The advisory is shared for download at sunsolve.sun.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2005-1124 since 04/16/2005. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

After even before and not, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading to version 1.1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at sunsolve.sun.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be patching the affected component.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (20207), SecurityFocus (BID 13189†), OSVDB (15516†), Secunia (SA14971†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-20890†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Recommended: Patch
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Upgrade: Solaris 1.1
Patch: sunsolve.sun.com

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: sunsolve.sun.com⛔
Researcher: http://www.sun.com
Organization: Sun Microsystems Inc.
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2005-1124 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-1124
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1372
X-Force: 20207
SecurityFocus: 13189 - Sun Solaris libgss Unspecified Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Secunia: 14971 - Solaris Unspecified Generic Security Services Library Vulnerability, Not Critical
OSVDB: 15516 - Solaris Generic Security Services Library libgss(3LIB) Unspecified Privilege Escalation
Vulnerability Center: 20890 - Sun Solaris 7, 8 and 9 Libgss Generic Security Services Library Local Privilege Escalation, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 04/21/2005 10:45
Updated: 07/02/2019 12:36
Changes: 04/21/2005 10:45 (78), 07/02/2019 12:36 (3)
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