SGI IRIX up to 6.2 fsdump privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in SGI IRIX up to 6.2 and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component fsdump. Executing a manipulation can lead to privileges management. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-1999-0044. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SGI IRIX up to 6.2 (Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component fsdump. 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:

fsdump command in irix allows local users to obtain root access by modifying sensitive files.

The issue has been introduced in 09/01/1993. The weakness was published 12/03/1996 by Yuri Volobuev (FIRST) with AIST as 19970301-01-P as not defined advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at patches.sgi.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0044. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1189 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at patches.sgi.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (2106), Exploit-DB (19280), SecurityFocus (BID 355†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-561†). Similar entry is available at VDB-13783. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Patch: patches.sgi.com

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: sgi.com

Advisory: 19970301-01-P⛔
Researcher: Yuri Volobuev (FIRST)
Organization: AIST
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-0044 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0044
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13780
X-Force: 2106
SecurityFocus: 355 - IRIX fsdump Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 561 - IRIX fsdump Command Allows Local Privilege Elevation, Medium

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

Created: 06/17/2014 17:44
Updated: 08/29/2024 08:38
Changes: 06/17/2014 17:44 (63), 05/07/2019 12:32 (5), 08/29/2024 08:38 (25)
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